Description
One-pot Spicy Chicken Linguine In Creamy Sauce is the ultimate comfort food for busy weeknights or special occasions. This dish features tender chicken strips and perfectly cooked linguine, all enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce with a delightful kick from Cajun seasoning. Not only is it quick to prepare—taking just about 30 minutes—but it also promises a flavor explosion that will satisfy your taste buds. Best of all, cooking everything in one pot means minimal cleanup, allowing you to enjoy more quality time with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 12 oz linguine pasta
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Slice the chicken breasts into strips and cook them in a large pot over medium heat until browned and fully cooked (about 5-7 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and Cajun seasoning to the pot; stir for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil; add linguine pasta, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat, cover the pot, and let simmer for 10-12 minutes until the pasta is al dente.
- Stir in heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese, mixing until well combined and heated through.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 575
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Experiment with different proteins like turkey or shrimp. Add vegetables such as bell peppers or spinach for extra nutrition. Adjust spice levels by modifying the amount of Cajun seasoning.