Description
A rich and indulgent pasta dish featuring tender Cajun-spiced chicken breast, nestled on a bed of fettuccine and smothered in a silky garlic mozzarella cream sauce. This Creamy Cajun Chicken Fettuccine is the perfect weeknight comfort meal packed with bold flavor and irresistible cheesiness.
Ingredients
2 large chicken breasts
8 oz fettuccine pasta
1 cup heavy cream
1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the fettuccine according to package instructions. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, drain, and set aside.
2. Pat chicken breasts dry. Season both sides with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
3. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil and sear chicken for 4–5 minutes on each side until fully cooked and blackened. Remove and let rest.
4. Lower heat to medium. In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
5. Pour in heavy cream and stir to combine. Slowly add shredded mozzarella and stir until melted and smooth. Use reserved pasta water to adjust thickness if needed.
6. Add cooked fettuccine into the sauce, tossing to coat all noodles evenly.
7. Slice rested chicken and serve over pasta. Garnish with chopped parsley and extra Cajun seasoning if desired.
Notes
Always rest the chicken before slicing to keep it juicy and tender.
Use freshly grated mozzarella for the smoothest melting consistency.
Adjust the Cajun seasoning to suit your heat preference—it can be spicy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: cajun chicken, creamy pasta, mozzarella sauce, fettuccine, garlic chicken