Description
Creamy Cajun Honey Parmesan Chicken Pasta is a scrumptious dish that harmoniously blends creamy goodness with the bold flavors of Cajun spices and a touch of sweetness from honey. This delightful pasta dish is not only quick to prepare, making it perfect for busy weeknights, but it also impresses at dinner parties with its rich taste and comforting texture. Each bite of tender chicken and al dente pasta enveloped in a creamy sauce will have you coming back for more. Whether served as a family meal or for entertaining guests, this recipe is sure to become a favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 12 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil or butter in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add cooked chicken, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper; stir for 2–3 minutes until heated.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream; mix well.
- Add uncooked pasta; bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer until pasta is cooked (10–12 minutes).
- Stir in honey and grated Parmesan until creamy.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 130mg