Description
Creamy Cajun Chicken Spaghetti with Mozzarella Sauce is a delightful dish that brings together bold Cajun flavors and creamy textures, making it a favorite for family dinners or gatherings. This easy-to-follow recipe features juicy chicken seasoned with zesty spices, paired with a rich, garlicky mozzarella sauce over tender linguine pasta. Ready in under 40 minutes, it’s perfect for any occasion—from a cozy weeknight meal to an impressive dinner party. With its comforting qualities and vibrant taste, this pasta dish will quickly become a go-to recipe in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 pound linguine pasta
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup reserved pasta water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with Cajun seasoning on both sides.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 5–7 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from heat and cover.
- Cook linguine in salted boiling water until al dente; reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In the same skillet, melt butter, sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds, then add chicken broth and heavy cream. Simmer for 3–4 minutes.
- Whisk in Parmesan cheese until smooth; adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Toss drained linguine into the sauce mixture until evenly coated.
- Slice seared chicken and serve over the pasta; garnish with parsley, basil, and additional Parmesan as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun/Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 180mg