Cajun Chicken Spaghetti in Creamy Garlic Mozzarella Sauce
Cajun Chicken Spaghetti in Creamy Garlic Mozzarella Sauce is a delightful fusion of flavors that captures the essence of New Orleans cuisine. This dish features tender chicken seasoned with zesty Cajun spices, enveloped in a rich and creamy mozzarella sauce, all served over al dente spaghetti. Perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, each bite is a comforting experience that will tantalize your taste buds and leave your guests asking for more.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1.5 cups freshly shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with Cajun seasoning. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Boil salted water in a large pot, add spaghetti, and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and reserve some pasta water.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute). Pour in heavy cream and stir until well combined with leftover chicken juices.
- Gradually add shredded mozzarella cheese to the sauce while stirring until melted. Add reserved pasta water if needed for desired consistency.
- Slice cooked chicken into strips and toss with spaghetti in the creamy sauce until evenly coated.
- Serve hot, garnished with freshly chopped parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 115mg