Description

Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta with Parmesan, Garlic, and Mozzarella is a bold, flavorful comfort food recipe made with spicy Cajun-seasoned chicken, rich garlic cream sauce, and melty cheeses. Perfect for weeknight dinners, this pasta dish blends smoky heat and creamy decadence with every bite.

Ingredients

2 large chicken breasts

2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning

2 tablespoons olive oil

4 garlic cloves, minced

2 cups heavy cream

1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

12 oz penne or fettuccine pasta

Salt and pepper, to taste

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Instructions

1. Season sliced chicken breasts generously with Cajun seasoning.

2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.

3. Bring salted water to a boil and cook pasta until al dente. Reserve some pasta water and drain.

4. In the same skillet, sauté garlic until fragrant. Pour in heavy cream and simmer gently.

5. Add Parmesan and mozzarella, stirring until smooth and melted.

6. Return chicken to the skillet and toss in the cooked pasta. Add pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.

7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

8. Serve hot with extra Parmesan or chopped parsley.

Notes

This pasta tastes best fresh, but reheats well with a splash of cream.

You can make your own Cajun seasoning if you want to control the heat.

Try adding mushrooms, spinach, or sun-dried tomatoes for variation.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American, Cajun

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 660
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 760mg
Fat: 38g
Saturated Fat: 21g
Unsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 39g
Cholesterol: 145mg