Description
A comforting and flavorful pasta dish made with Cajun-seasoned chicken, creamy garlic mozzarella sauce, and tender linguine, perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound linguine pasta
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken for 5–7 minutes per side until golden and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add heavy cream and simmer for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in mozzarella and Parmesan until melted and smooth. Add red pepper flakes if desired.
- Meanwhile, cook linguine according to package directions, then drain.
- Slice cooked chicken into strips and add back to the skillet.
- Toss in the linguine, mixing until coated with sauce.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
For a seafood twist, swap chicken for shrimp.
Use fettuccine or penne instead of linguine for variety.
For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
Add vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms for extra flavor and nutrition.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days; reheat gently with a splash of milk or cream.
Skip Cajun seasoning and red pepper flakes for a milder flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg
