Description
Hot Honey Cajun Chicken Alfredo with Basil Feta Swirl & Crispy Brussels Chips is a bold, creamy, and spicy pasta dish featuring Cajun-spiced chicken, a tangy basil-feta swirl, crispy Brussels sprouts, and sweet hot honey. This Cajun Alfredo recipe is the perfect fusion of comfort food and exciting flavors.
Ingredients
2 chicken breasts
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
12 ounces fettuccine or linguine
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 cloves garlic
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
1/3 cup feta cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons hot honey
2 cups Brussels sprouts
2 tablespoons butter
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Slice chicken breasts into strips and coat with Cajun seasoning and olive oil. Marinate for 10–15 minutes.
2. Preheat oven to 400°F. Thinly slice Brussels sprouts, toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and roast for 20–25 minutes until crispy.
3. Boil a pot of salted water and cook pasta until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water and drain.
4. Blend feta, basil, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and a spoonful of pasta water until smooth. Set aside.
5. Sear marinated chicken in a hot skillet until fully cooked and golden. Remove and keep warm.
6. In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic. Add heavy cream, simmer until thickened, then stir in Parmesan cheese until smooth. Adjust consistency with pasta water.
7. Add pasta and chicken to the sauce and toss. Swirl in the basil-feta mixture.
8. Plate the pasta, top with crispy Brussels sprouts, and drizzle with hot honey before serving.
Notes
Use freshly grated Parmesan for better melting and flavor.
Reserve pasta water—it’s essential for a silky sauce.
Roast Brussels until crisp, not charred, for perfect texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop and oven
- Cuisine: American, Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 135mg