30-Minute Spicy Cajun Honey Butter Chicken & Pasta Magic
A spicy and sweet Cajun honey butter chicken with creamy pasta.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 2 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tablespoon honey
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 8 oz fettuccine or pasta of choice
- Reserved pasta water as needed
Instructions
- Season diced chicken with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat and cook chicken until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add honey and stir to combine.
- Pour in heavy cream and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions, reserving ½ cup of pasta water.
- Toss cooked pasta with the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed to thin.
- Return chicken to the pan and stir to coat evenly.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- Adjust Cajun seasoning to your spice preference.
- Use pasta water to adjust sauce consistency.
- Substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter version.