Description
Turn up weeknight pasta with this Hot Honey Cajun Chicken Alfredo, swirled with basil-feta for tangy freshness and finished with shatter‑crisp Brussels chips. It’s a quick dinner that eats like a restaurant favorite—creamy Alfredo, spicy-sweet chicken, and crunchy greens in every bite. Perfect for easy dinner plans, weeknight pasta, and bold dinner ideas; also great when you need quick breakfast leftovers (hello next‑day eggs + pasta), healthy‑ish snack vibes in small portions, or an easy recipe to impress. SEO keywords: quick breakfast, easy dinner, healthy snack, breakfast ideas, dinner ideas, easy recipe, food ideas.
Ingredients
2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for pasta water
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
12 ounces fettuccine pasta
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons hot honey, plus more to taste
1 cup packed fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 cups Brussels sprout leaves (from about 10 sprouts)
1 cup reserved pasta cooking water
1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional, for brightness)
Instructions
1. Heat oven to 375°F (190°C). Toss Brussels leaves with 1 tablespoon olive oil, a pinch of salt, and pepper. Bake 8–10 minutes until crisp.
2. Season chicken with Cajun seasoning, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
3. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium‑high. Sear chicken 4–5 minutes per side until 165°F (74°C). Rest and slice.
4. Cook fettuccine in well‑salted water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water; drain.
5. In the skillet, melt butter over medium. Add garlic 30 seconds. Stir in cream; simmer 2 minutes. Whisk in Parmesan until smooth; loosen with pasta water.
6. Blend basil and feta with 1–2 tablespoons warm pasta water (or a drizzle of olive oil) to make a spoonable swirl.
7. Toss pasta with Alfredo; top with sliced chicken. Drizzle hot honey; spoon basil‑feta swirl; add Brussels chips and optional lemon.
8. Taste and adjust salt, pepper, and hot honey. Serve immediately.
Notes
Use freshly grated Parmesan for a silky sauce.
Keep heat gentle after adding dairy to prevent splitting.
Adjust heat by dialing Cajun seasoning down and hot honey up.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop, Oven
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 820
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 980 mg
- Fat: 42 g
- Saturated Fat: 21 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 67 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 46 g
- Cholesterol: 170 mg