Ingredients
– 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into thin strips
– 12 oz spaghetti
– 1 tbsp olive oil
– 4 tbsp salted butter, divided
– 5 cloves garlic, minced
– 1½ tsp Cajun seasoning
– 1 tsp smoked paprika
– 1 tsp salt
– ⅛ tsp freshly cracked black pepper
– ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese for crusting
– 1½ cups heavy cream
– 1 cup chicken broth
– ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese for sauce
– 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
– 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
1-Cook spaghetti until al dente, drain, drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil, and set aside.
2-In a bowl, mix ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1½ tsp Cajun seasoning, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp salt, and ⅛ tsp freshly cracked black pepper; coat the chicken strips.
3-Heat 1 tbsp olive oil and 2 tbsp salted butter in a skillet; sear the chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden.
4-In the same skillet, melt the remaining 2 tbsp salted butter; sauté 5 cloves garlic, minced, for 30 seconds.
5-Stir in 1½ cups heavy cream and 1 cup chicken broth; simmer for 3-4 minutes, scraping browned bits.
6-Add ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese and 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional); stir until smooth.
7-Return the chicken and spaghetti to the skillet; toss until coated.
8-Garnish with 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped, and serve hot.
Last Step:
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🍝 Cook spaghetti al dente to avoid mushy texture when combined with sauce.
🔥 Preheat skillet well to create a crispy Parmesan crust on chicken.
🌶️ Adjust crushed red pepper flakes to control spice level to your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing and simmering
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Standard
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg