Description
This One-Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Linguine with Garlic Mozzarella Sauce is the ultimate quick dinner fix that feels like restaurant-quality comfort food. Cajun-spiced chicken, silky linguine, and a rich garlic cream sauce all come together in one pan for a bold and satisfying meal. Whether you’re craving an easy dinner idea, a cozy fall meal, or just new food ideas, this creamy pasta dish delivers big flavor with minimal mess. Great for quick weeknight meals or impressing guests—it’s loaded with everything you love about easy recipes and hearty dinner ideas.
Ingredients
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
8 oz linguine
1.5 tbsp Cajun seasoning
3 cloves garlic minced
1.5 cups heavy cream
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2.5 cups chicken broth
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp butter
2 tbsp chopped parsley optional
Instructions
1. Slice chicken breasts into bite-sized strips and season with Cajun seasoning.
2. In a large pot, heat olive oil and butter over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
3. In the same pot, reduce heat and sauté garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Add chicken broth and bring to a boil. Add linguine and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Stir in heavy cream, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese until sauce is creamy.
6. Return chicken to the pot and simmer for 2-3 more minutes. Adjust seasoning if needed.
7. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Always stir pasta occasionally while simmering to prevent sticking.
Add a pinch of cayenne if you want to spice it up even more!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
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