Creamy Cajun Chicken Spaghetti with Mozzarella Sauce
Abby Marlow
Creamy Cajun Chicken Spaghetti with Garlic Mozzarella Sauce is a bold and comforting meal, perfect for beginner home cooks. Juicy Cajun chicken pairs beautifully with a rich Parmesan-garlic cream sauce over tender linguine.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 25 minutes mins
Total Time 40 minutes mins
Course Dinner
Cuisine American, Cajun
Servings 4 servings
Calories 720 kcal
For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz each)
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
For the Pasta:
- 1 pound linguine pasta
- 1/4 cup reserved pasta water
For the Sauce:
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 1/4 cups heavy cream divided
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese plus extra for serving
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley for garnish
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil for garnish
Pat chicken breasts dry and season both sides with Cajun seasoning.
Heat olive oil and 1 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high. Sear chicken for 5–7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and cover with foil.
Cook linguine in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water, then drain.
In the same skillet, melt 4 tbsp butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
Stir in chicken broth, then add 1 cup heavy cream. Simmer on low for 3–4 minutes.
Whisk in Parmesan cheese until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Use reserved pasta water to thin sauce if needed.
Add cooked linguine to the sauce and toss until coated.
Slice chicken and serve over pasta. Top with extra sauce, parsley, basil, and Parmesan.
To make Creamy Cajun Chicken Spaghetti with Garlic Mozzarella Sauce extra rich, use freshly grated Parmesan. For a variation, swap chicken with shrimp or sausage.
Nutrition
- Calories: 720 per serving (estimated),
- Protein: 42g,
- Carbohydrates: 50g,
- Fat: 40g,
- Saturated Fat: 20g,
- Sodium: 600mg,
- Fiber: 2g,
- Sugar: 2g
Keyword Cajun Chicken Pasta, chicken linguine, creamy cajun spaghetti, easy weeknight pasta, garlic mozzarella pasta