Description
A rich and creamy pasta dish featuring tender garlic parmesan chicken and spaghetti tossed in a spicy Cajun cream sauce. Perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner with a kick.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1–2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional for extra heat)
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Season chicken breasts with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil. Cook chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and let rest, then slice.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and Cajun seasoning. Add red pepper flakes if using. Continue stirring until sauce thickens, about 3-4 minutes.
- While sauce simmers, cook spaghetti according to package directions in salted boiling water. Drain.
- Add cooked spaghetti to the skillet with sauce, toss well to coat. If sauce is too thick, add a splash of pasta water.
- Serve topped with sliced chicken and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste. For a milder sauce, reduce Cajun seasoning to 1 teaspoon. For more vegetables, add sautéed bell peppers and onions.