Savory Cajun Chicken over Creamy Parmesan Linguine

 Ingredients

For the Cajun Chicken

    2 pieces chicken breast

    Notes: Boneless and skinless

    2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning

    Notes: Adjust for spiciness preference

    1 tablespoon olive oil

    Notes: For searing the chicken

    1 teaspoon salt

    Notes: To taste

    1/2 teaspoon black pepper

    Notes: Freshly ground

For the Creamy Parmesan Linguine

    8 ounces linguine

    Notes: Uncooked

    1 cup heavy cream

    Notes: For a creamy texture

    1 cup Parmesan cheese

    Notes: Freshly grated for best flavor

    2 tablespoons butter

    Notes: Unsalted

    3 cloves garlic

    Notes: Minced

    1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

    Notes: Freshly grated, optional

    1 teaspoon salt

    Notes: To taste

    1/2 teaspoon black pepper

    Notes: Freshly ground

Optional Garnishes

    2 tablespoons fresh parsley

    Notes: Chopped

    1 pinch red pepper flakes

    Notes: For extra heat