Description
Craving something bold, creamy, and packed with flavor? This One-Pot Spicy Cajun Honey Butter Chicken Pasta is the answer. Juicy Cajun-seasoned chicken is seared and glazed in a rich honey butter sauce, then tossed with tender pasta cooked right in the same pot. It’s spicy, a little sweet, ultra comforting, and easy to clean up—perfect for quick dinners, easy meal prep, or when you need a crowd-pleasing dish in under 45 minutes. This easy dinner idea is loaded with bold flavor, and it’s one of those dinner ideas you’ll come back to again and again. Whether you’re craving a cozy comfort food meal or a spicy weeknight dinner fix, this one-pot wonder checks every box.
Ingredients
1 pound chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons honey
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups chicken broth
8 ounces fettuccine or linguine
¾ cup heavy cream
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
1. Season the chicken pieces with Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
2. Heat a large deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add a splash of oil and sear the chicken until golden and cooked through, about 6–8 minutes. Remove and set aside.
3. In the same pot, reduce heat to medium and add butter, minced garlic, and honey. Stir until butter is melted and bubbling. Scrape up any browned bits for flavor.
4. Add chicken broth and bring to a boil. Add pasta directly into the pot, stirring to separate. Cook uncovered until pasta is tender and most of the broth is absorbed, about 10–12 minutes.
5. Return the cooked chicken to the pot. Pour in the heavy cream and stir well. Let it simmer for 5–6 minutes to thicken.
6. Add Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and combined.
7. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
8. Serve hot with sides or enjoy on its own!
Notes
Be sure to stir the pasta frequently while cooking in the broth to avoid sticking or uneven cooking.
If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of broth or cream to loosen it while reheating.
For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream and reduce the butter by one tablespoon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: American / Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5–2 cups
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: one-pot pasta, cajun chicken pasta, easy dinner, spicy pasta, honey butter chicken, weeknight meal