Description
This One-Pot Spicy Chicken Linguine in Creamy Sauce recipe is a delicious and satisfying meal that comes together quickly and easily. Tender chicken strips are cooked in a flavorful Cajun-spiced cream sauce, tossed with linguine pasta, and finished with a generous sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
For the Sauce:
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
For the Pasta:
- 12 oz linguine pasta
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Season the chicken strips with Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook for 5–7 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside.
- Sauté the Garlic: In the same pot, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Create the Sauce Base: Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring well. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Cook the Pasta: Add the linguine to the pot, ensuring it is mostly submerged in the sauce. Cover and cook for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta becomes tender and the sauce thickens.
- Combine Everything: Return the cooked chicken to the pot and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese.
- Finish the Dish: Cook for another 2 minutes until everything is heated through and the sauce becomes rich and creamy.
- Serve: Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
