Cajun Garlic Butter Chicken with Creamy Parmesan Twisted Pasta
Cajun Garlic Butter Chicken with Creamy Parmesan Twisted Pasta is a mouthwatering dish that brings bold flavors and creamy textures to your dinner table. Juicy chicken, coated in a spicy garlic butter sauce, is paired with twisted pasta drenched in a rich Parmesan cream sauce. Ideal for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy meal at home, this recipe promises to be a family favorite with its vibrant presentation and irresistible taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 8 oz twisted pasta (like gemelli or fusilli)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Season chicken breasts with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt half the butter and sear chicken for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and remaining butter; sauté until fragrant. Pour in heavy cream and stir in Parmesan cheese until creamy.
- Cook twisted pasta according to package instructions; drain and combine with the creamy sauce and sliced chicken.
- Serve on plates, garnished with parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 670
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 155mg