Spicy Cajun Honey Butter Chicken & Pasta – Comfort with a Kick

A creamy, indulgent pasta dish featuring Cajun-spiced chicken, honey-butter richness, and comforting fettuccine—perfect for a cozy dinner with bold flavors.

🎉 Introduction

If you’re craving something both decadently creamy and boldly spicy, this Spicy Cajun Honey Butter Chicken & Pasta hits every note. Juicy chicken breasts are coated in Cajun seasoning and pan-seared to perfection, then bathed in a luscious honey-butter-Cajun-cream sauce tossed with fettuccine. It’s a cozy 🎯 weeknight dinner or weekend indulgence that brings warmth and comfort straight to your table.

🧰 Equipment Needed

• Large skillet or sauté pan
• Pasta pot
• Whisk or fork
• Cutting board & knife
• Measuring cups & spoons
• Tongs or spatula

🛒 Ingredients

🍗 Meat & Seasoning

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
• Salt and pepper, to taste

🧄 Aromatics

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

🍝 Pasta

• 8 oz fettuccine
• Reserved pasta water (½ cup)

🍯 Sauce

• ¼ cup unsalted butter
• 2 tbsp honey
• ½ cup heavy cream
• 1 tbsp olive oil

👩‍🍳 Directions

Step 1: Cook the Pasta

1. Boil salted water and cook fettuccine according to package directions until al dente.
2. Reserve about ½ cup of pasta water before draining; set both aside.

Step 2: Season & Sear the Chicken

1. Pat chicken breasts dry, then coat evenly with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Sear chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (~165°F internal temp).
4. Remove chicken and let it rest on a plate.

Step 3: Build the Sauce

1. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and melt butter.
2. Add minced garlic and sauté for ~30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Stir in honey and heavy cream, whisking to blend.
4. Let simmer 2 minutes until sauce thickens slightly, then add reserved pasta water to loosen.

Step 4: Finish the Dish

1. Slice chicken into strips.
2. Toss the drained pasta in the sauce until it’s fully coated.
3. Add chicken slices, toss to combine, then let it all heat through for a minute.

Step 5: Serve

• Plate pasta with chicken on top or mixed in.
• Optional: Garnish with parsley or extra drizzle of honey.

🍽️ Servings & Timing

• Servings: 2–3
• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: ~20 minutes

🥄 Variations

• Spicy Boost: Add red pepper flakes or hot sauce to the sauce
• Veggie Twist: Stir in spinach, bell peppers, or roasted broccoli
• Protein Swap: Use shrimp or sausage instead of chicken
• Healthier Tip: Swap cream for coconut milk and butter for olive oil

🧊 Storage & Reheating

• Refrigerator: Store in airtight container up to 3 days
• Freezer: Sauce separates—best enjoyed fresh
• Reheat: Gently warm in skillet with splash of milk or water

❓ 10 FAQs

1. Is the dish very spicy?
   It has medium heat—adjust Cajun seasoning to your taste.
2. Can I use another pasta?
   Yes—linguine, penne, or shells work great.
3. What’s reserved pasta water for?
   It adds starch to thicken and bind the sauce.
4. Can I cook chicken in sauce?
   Yes—slice raw chicken and simmer in sauce for a one-pan version.
5. Is this keto-friendly?
   Omit pasta and serve over zucchini noodles.
6. Can I use chicken thighs?
   Absolutely—just adjust cook time until juices run clear.
7. What’s a good side dish?
   Serve with garlic bread or a crisp Caesar salad.
8. Can I meal prep this?
   Yes—for up to 3 days. Keep sauce separate if possible.
9. How to make sauce thicker?
   Simmer longer or add a cornstarch slurry (1 tsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water).
10. Can I make it dairy-free?
    Use dairy-free cream, vegan butter, and omit cheese toppings.

🏁 Conclusion

This Spicy Cajun Honey Butter Chicken & Pasta strikes the perfect balance of creamy comfort and bold flavor. Quick, indulgent, and wholeheartedly satisfying, it’s sure to become a favorite in your weeknight rotation. Comfort food with flair—right in your kitchen.

Spicy Cajun Honey Butter Chicken & Pasta – Comfort with a Kick

Adam

A creamy, indulgent pasta dish featuring Cajun-spiced chicken, honey-butter richness, and comforting fettuccine—perfect for a cozy dinner with bold flavors.🎉 Introduction If you’re craving something both decadently creamy and boldly spicy, this Spicy Cajun Honey Butter Chicken & Pasta hits every note. Juicy chicken breasts are coated in Cajun seasoning and pan-seared to perfection, then bathed in a luscious honey-butter-Cajun-cream sauce tossed with fettuccine. It’s a cozy 🎯 weeknight dinner or weekend indulgence that brings warmth and comfort straight to your table.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Servings 3 servings

Equipment

• Large skillet or sauté pan
• Pasta pot
• Whisk or fork
• Cutting board & knife
• Measuring cups & spoons
• Tongs or spatula

Ingredients

  

🍗 Meat & Seasoning

• 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
• Salt and pepper to taste

🧄 Aromatics

• 2 garlic cloves minced

🍝 Pasta

• 8  oz fettuccine
• Reserved pasta water ½ cup

🍯 Sauce

• ¼ cup unsalted butter
• 2 tbsp honey
• ½ cup heavy cream
• 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

 

Step 1: Cook the Pasta

• Boil salted water and cook fettuccine according to package directions until al dente.
• Reserve about ½ cup of pasta water before draining; set both aside.

Step 2: Season & Sear the Chicken

• Pat chicken breasts dry, then coat evenly with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
• Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
• Sear chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (~165°F internal temp).
• Remove chicken and let it rest on a plate.

Step 3: Build the Sauce

• In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and melt butter.
• Add minced garlic and sauté for ~30 seconds until fragrant.
• Stir in honey and heavy cream, whisking to blend.
• Let simmer 2 minutes until sauce thickens slightly, then add reserved pasta water to loosen.

Step 4: Finish the Dish

• Slice chicken into strips.
• Toss the drained pasta in the sauce until it’s fully coated.
• Add chicken slices, toss to combine, then let it all heat through for a minute.

Step 5: Serve

• Plate pasta with chicken on top or mixed in.
• Optional: Garnish with parsley or extra drizzle of honey.

Notes

🥄 Variations
Spicy Boost: Add red pepper flakes or hot sauce to the sauce

Veggie Twist: Stir in spinach, bell peppers, or roasted broccoli

Protein Swap: Use shrimp or sausage instead of chicken

Healthier Tip: Swap cream for coconut milk and butter for olive oil

🧊 Storage & Reheating
Refrigerator: Store in airtight container up to 3 days

Freezer: Sauce separates—best enjoyed fresh

Reheat: Gently warm in skillet with splash of milk or water

❓ 10 FAQs
Is the dish very spicy?
It has medium heat—adjust Cajun seasoning to your taste.

Can I use another pasta?
Yes—linguine, penne, or shells work great.

What’s reserved pasta water for?
It adds starch to thicken and bind the sauce.

Can I cook chicken in sauce?
Yes—slice raw chicken and simmer in sauce for a one-pan version.

Is this keto-friendly?
Omit pasta and serve over zucchini noodles.

Can I use chicken thighs?
Absolutely—just adjust cook time until juices run clear.

What’s a good side dish?
Serve with garlic bread or a crisp Caesar salad.

Can I meal prep this?
Yes—for up to 3 days. Keep sauce separate if possible.

How to make sauce thicker?
Simmer longer or add a cornstarch slurry (1 tsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water).

Can I make it dairy-free?
Use dairy-free cream, vegan butter, and omit cheese toppings.

🏁 Conclusion
This Spicy Cajun Honey Butter Chicken & Pasta strikes the perfect balance of creamy comfort and bold flavor. Quick, indulgent, and wholeheartedly satisfying, it’s sure to become a favorite in your weeknight rotation. Comfort food with flair—right in your kitchen.