Creamy Cajun Chicken Fettuccine with Garlic Mozzarella Cheese Sauce
Creamy Cajun Chicken Fettuccine with Garlic Mozzarella Cheese Sauce is a delightful pasta dish that brings together tender chicken, rich garlic mozzarella sauce, and zesty Cajun spices. This easy-to-make recipe offers a perfect balance of comfort and flavor, making it ideal for both weeknight dinners and special gatherings. With its creamy texture and vibrant taste, this dish is sure to impress family and friends alike!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded garlic mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by mincing the garlic and cutting the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Cook fettuccine in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and reserve some pasta water.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté chicken in olive oil until golden brown (6-7 minutes per side). Season generously with Cajun seasoning.
- Remove chicken from the skillet and sauté garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute). Add heavy cream and chicken broth, scraping up any bits from the pan.
- Stir in mozzarella and Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy; adjust seasoning if desired.
- Return sliced chicken to the skillet along with drained fettuccine. Mix well, adding reserved pasta water for desired creaminess.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra sauce if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 140mg