Cajun Honey Chicken (Print-Friendly Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Pasta
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225 grams fettuccine or similar noodle
→ Fats
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60 grams plain unsalted butter
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1 tablespoon olive oil
→ Aromatics
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2 cloves garlic, chopped up fine
→ Seasonings
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A pinch of salt, as needed
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2 tablespoons of Cajun spice mix
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Cracked fresh black pepper, to taste
→ Dairy
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120 millilitres thick cream
→ Poultry
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2 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless, cut into cubes
→ Liquids
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Saved pasta cooking water, as needed
→ Sweeteners
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2 tablespoons honey
# Step-by-Step Directions:
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Once everything's mixed, scoop straight onto plates while still steaming. If you’re feeling fancy, top it with chopped parsley or green onion.
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Drop the cooked pasta into the pan and gently toss it all together. If the sauce feels too thick, splash in some of that saved pasta water until it's smooth.
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Pop the cooked chicken plus any juices back into the skillet and stir so everything gets coated all nice and creamy.
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Pour in your heavy cream, keep stirring, and let the sauce simmer a couple minutes until it thickens up just a tad.
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Add your honey, give it a quick stir, and let it bubble for about a minute.
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Turn down the heat a bit. Toss your butter into the same skillet, melt it, then sauté the garlic for 30 seconds until it smells fantastic.
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Grab a big skillet, pour in your olive oil, and heat it up over medium-high. Brown the chicken for 6–8 minutes till it’s got nice color and isn’t pink inside. Set it aside on a plate for now.
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Toss the diced chicken in a bowl with Cajun spice, salt, plus some pepper till it’s all covered evenly.
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Fill a big pot with salted water, bring to a boil, then toss in the pasta. Cook till it’s just tender, drain it, and don’t forget to save about 120 millilitres of the water before pouring the rest off.
# Helpful Notes:
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For a super creamy texture, slowly mix in more pasta water until your sauce’s just the way you want.
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Use a true Cajun blend for bold flavor, but know it might taste a little different depending on the brand.