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Handheld photo showing the creamy texture of Spicy Cajun Chicken Pasta with fresh parsley garnishes.

Spicy Cajun Chicken Pasta with Honey Butter Glaze

This Spicy Cajun Chicken Pasta features al dente rigatoni tossed in a thick orange-red creamy cajun sauce, topped with seared honey-butter glazed chicken for a bold, restaurant-quality meal at home.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Cajun
Calories: 680
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb Chicken Breasts sliced into thick strips
  • 12 oz Rigatoni Pasta dried
  • 3 tbsp Cajun Seasoning divided
  • 2 tbsp Honey
  • 4 tbsp Butter unsalted
  • 1.5 cups Heavy Cream
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Parsley chopped
  • 1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes dried

Equipment

  • 1 Large Skillet Heavy-bottomed preferred for searing
  • 1 Pasta Pot

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. Coat chicken strips in 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning. Sear in 1 tbsp butter and oil over medium-high heat until a charred crust forms (approx. 4 mins per side).
  2. Add 1 tbsp butter and 2 tbsp honey to the pan. Toss chicken for 60 seconds until a glossy glaze forms. Remove chicken and set aside.
Make the Sauce and Assemble
  1. In the same pan, add remaining butter, heavy cream, and Cajun seasoning. Simmer and whisk in parmesan cheese until a thick orange-red sauce forms.
  2. Toss al dente rigatoni into the sauce. Plate in bowls, top with chicken slices, parsley, and red pepper flakes.

Notes

Use freshly grated parmesan for a smooth sauce texture.
Reserve pasta water to thin the sauce if it becomes too thick.