Description
This One-Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Linguine with Garlic Mozzarella Sauce is a bold, spicy, and creamy pasta dish perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends. Tender chicken breasts are coated in smoky Cajun seasoning, then seared and served over silky linguine cooked right in a rich garlic mozzarella cream sauce. This easy dinner recipe delivers full-on flavor and minimal cleanup, perfect for anyone looking for dinner ideas, food ideas for guests, or a quick comfort meal. It’s hearty, satisfying, and sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
4 cloves garlic minced
3 cups chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1⁄2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
8 ounces linguine pasta
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
1. Rub Cajun seasoning all over the chicken breasts.
2. Heat olive oil in a large pot and sear the chicken on both sides until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
3. In the same pot, add butter and garlic. Sauté for about 1 minute.
4. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, stir to combine.
5. Add uncooked linguine pasta and simmer, stirring occasionally until pasta is tender.
6. Stir in mozzarella and Parmesan cheese until melted and sauce is creamy.
7. Slice the cooked chicken and place it over the pasta.
8. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Always slice the chicken after it rests for a few minutes to keep it juicy.
To reheat leftovers, add a splash of milk or cream and heat gently to keep the sauce creamy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: creamy pasta, cajun chicken, one pot meal, garlic mozzarella sauce