Description
Easy Creamy Cajun Chicken Spaghetti with Garlic Mozzarella Sauce is a comforting, flavorful dish that combines tender chicken, perfectly cooked pasta, and a rich, creamy sauce infused with zesty Cajun spices. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests at special gatherings. With its vibrant colors and mouthwatering flavors, it’s sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 8 oz spaghetti (or preferred pasta)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by gathering everything and chopping the garlic.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with Cajun spice and cook for about 6–7 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from pan and let rest.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in shredded mozzarella until melted. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add cooked pasta and sliced chicken to the sauce, tossing everything together until well-coated.
- Plate the dish, garnishing with extra cheese or parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 120mg