Rich Cajun Chicken Linguine with Mozzarella
A cozy dish of linguine tossed with spicy Cajun chicken, creamy mozzarella, and a rich sauce, perfect for any evening.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz linguine pasta
- 1 lb chicken breast, sliced
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the linguine according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté the chicken in a large skillet with olive oil, Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in the heavy cream, bringing to a simmer. Reduce heat, then add mozzarella and Parmesan, stirring until melted.
- Return the cooked chicken and linguine to the skillet, tossing to combine.
- Serve immediately, garnished with chopped parsley.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider marinating the chicken in Cajun seasoning for an hour before cooking. Adjust seasoning according to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg