Description

Creamy Mozzarella Chicken Linguine in Garlic Cajun Butter is a bold and comforting pasta dish featuring tender, seasoned chicken tossed with al dente linguine in a rich Cajun-spiced cream sauce. Mozzarella melts beautifully into the garlicky butter base, making this an irresistible dinner that’s packed with flavor and ready in under 40 minutes.

Ingredients

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12 oz linguine pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Chopped parsley, for garnish

Instructions

Cook linguine according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
While pasta cooks, season chicken with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook 5–7 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
Reduce heat to medium and stir in heavy cream. Let it simmer for 2–3 minutes, then gradually stir in mozzarella and Parmesan until melted and smooth.
Add cooked linguine and chicken to the skillet. Toss to coat in the creamy sauce.
Sprinkle with crushed red pepper flakes if desired and garnish with chopped parsley.
Serve immediately with extra cheese or crusty bread.

Notes

Adjust Cajun seasoning based on spice preference.
For extra depth, use smoked paprika or add a splash of chicken broth to the sauce.
This recipe also works well with shrimp or sausage instead of chicken.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 plate
Calories: 630
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 620mg
Fat: 34g
Saturated Fat: 17g
Unsaturated Fat: 14g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 48g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 38g
Cholesterol: 130mg

Keywords: Cajun chicken pasta, creamy linguine, mozzarella chicken, garlic butter pasta, spicy creamy chicken pasta