Garlic Butter Chicken Linguine
This creamy Cajun garlic butter chicken linguine combines tender seasoned chicken with a rich parmesan cream sauce, perfect for a flavorful and comforting dinner at home.
Equipment
- 1 large skillet
- 1 pot
Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breasts cubed
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 12 ounces linguine pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry and cut into bite-sized cubes; toss with Cajun seasoning, salt, and olive oil.
- Heat 1.5 tablespoons butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; sear chicken until golden and cooked through, about 6 to 8 minutes; remove and set aside.
- Lower heat to medium and add remaining butter and minced garlic to skillet; sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour in heavy cream, stir, and let simmer for 3 to 4 minutes; add grated Parmesan and stir until melted and smooth.
- Cook linguine in salted boiling water until al dente; drain, reserving 1/4 cup pasta water.
- Return chicken to skillet, add linguine, and toss to coat with sauce; add reserved pasta water to loosen sauce if needed.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and extra Parmesan; serve hot.
Notes
- Avoid overcooking garlic as it can become bitter.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for best flavor and melt.
- Reduce Cajun seasoning or add more cream to mellow spice.