Spicy Cajun Honey Butter Chicken Pasta (Printable Version)
# What You’ll Need:
→ Main Ingredients
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2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
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2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
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Salt, to taste
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Black pepper, to taste
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1/4 cup unsalted butter
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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2 tablespoons honey
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1/2 cup heavy cream
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8 ounces fettuccine (or pasta of choice)
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Reserved pasta water (as needed)
# Steps to Follow:
01 -
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente, then drain and reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
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Season diced chicken with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
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In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear chicken until golden and cooked through, about 6–8 minutes. Remove and set aside.
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In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Melt the butter, then add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Stir in honey and let simmer for 1 minute.
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Add heavy cream and stir until smooth. Let simmer 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
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Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss to coat in sauce.
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Add drained pasta to the pan and toss gently to combine. Use reserved pasta water to loosen sauce if needed.
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Serve hot, optionally garnished with chopped parsley or green onions.
# Additional Notes:
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Reserve some pasta water to adjust sauce consistency.