Description
Looking for a bold, creamy pasta dish that hits all the right notes? This Creamy Cajun Chicken Linguine with Spicy Garlic Cheese Sauce is your next go-to! It’s perfect for quick dinners, easy entertaining, or just when you’re craving something rich and flavorful. Juicy Cajun-spiced chicken is served over a bed of linguine and tossed in a garlicky, cheesy cream sauce that clings to every bite. Ideal for fans of Southern comfort food, spicy pasta, or cozy weeknight meals. Whether you need dinner ideas, easy recipes, or creamy pasta dishes — this one’s a winner!
Ingredients
2 large chicken breasts
8 oz linguine pasta
1 cup heavy cream
4 oz cream cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 red bell pepper, diced
1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Season chicken with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear chicken until cooked through; set aside.
3. Cook linguine according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, sauté garlic and bell pepper until fragrant.
5. Lower heat, add heavy cream and cream cheese; stir until smooth.
6. Mix in cheddar and Parmesan until melted and creamy.
7. Toss linguine into the sauce to coat evenly.
8. Slice chicken and place on top of pasta.
9. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Use freshly grated cheese for the smoothest sauce texture.
Adjust Cajun seasoning based on your spice preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: spicy pasta, creamy linguine, chicken pasta, easy dinner, comfort food, garlic cheese sauce