Description
This Spicy Cajun Honey Butter Chicken & Pasta recipe brings bold Cajun flavor with a perfect balance of heat, sweetness, and creamy comfort. Juicy chicken, honey butter glaze, and rich pasta make this a weeknight favorite. Ideal for those seeking easy chicken pasta dinners with a Southern twist.
Ingredients
1 lb chicken thighs
2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
3 tbsp honey
3 tbsp butter
1 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves garlic
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup parmesan cheese
8 oz pasta (penne or fettuccine)
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
1. Coat chicken thighs with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear chicken until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
3. In the same skillet, melt butter and honey. Return chicken and coat evenly, letting it simmer until sticky and glazed.
4. Meanwhile, cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve some pasta water and drain.
5. In the skillet, add butter and garlic. Pour in heavy cream and simmer. Stir in parmesan and reserved pasta water until smooth.
6. Toss pasta and glazed chicken into the sauce. Mix gently to coat.
7. Serve hot with optional red pepper flakes for added spice.
Notes
Use chicken thighs for maximum flavor and tenderness.
Add a splash of milk or cream when reheating to keep sauce smooth.
You can swap heavy cream with Greek yogurt for a lighter twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun, Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 635
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg