Cajun Chicken Parmesan Linguine (Printable Version)

Tender Cajun chicken atop creamy Parmesan linguine, combining bold spices and rich flavors for a delicious meal.

# Ingredients Required:

→ Protein

01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning

→ Pasta

03 - 225 grams linguine pasta

→ Sauce and Seasoning

04 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
05 - 2 tablespoons butter
06 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
07 - 240 milliliters heavy cream
08 - 50 grams grated Parmesan cheese
09 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

→ Garnish

10 - Chopped parsley (optional)

# Guide to Cooking:

01 - Evenly coat both sides of the chicken breasts with Cajun seasoning.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 5–7 minutes on each side until golden and fully cooked. Remove from skillet, allow to rest, then slice.
03 - Cook linguine pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
04 - In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic for 1 minute until fragrant.
05 - Pour in heavy cream and simmer gently. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until fully melted and sauce is smooth.
06 - Season sauce with salt and pepper to taste. Add cooked linguine to skillet and toss until evenly coated.
07 - Top sauced linguine with sliced Cajun chicken. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve immediately.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - Allowing the chicken to rest after cooking helps retain juiciness.