Description
This Creamy Cajun Chicken Spaghetti with Garlic Mozzarella Sauce combines juicy Cajun-spiced chicken, tender spaghetti, and a rich, garlicky mozzarella cream sauce. It’s a hearty, spicy, cheesy comfort meal that’s ready in under an hour and perfect for cozy nights or impressive dinners.
Ingredients
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
8 ounces spaghetti
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup heavy cream
1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 tablespoon chopped parsley (fresh or dried)
salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Pat chicken breasts dry and season both sides with Cajun seasoning.
2. In a hot skillet with oil, sear chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until cooked through. Set aside to rest, then slice.
3. Boil spaghetti in salted water according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
4. In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic for 1 minute until fragrant.
5. Pour in heavy cream and simmer for 2–3 minutes. Stir in shredded mozzarella until melted and creamy.
6. Add spaghetti to the sauce and toss to coat. Use pasta water to adjust consistency if needed.
7. Serve pasta topped with sliced Cajun chicken. Garnish with parsley and extra mozzarella if desired.
Notes
Let the chicken rest before slicing to retain juiciness.
Add a splash of milk or cream when reheating to keep the sauce creamy.
Adjust Cajun seasoning to your spice preference—some blends pack serious heat!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 625
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: Cajun pasta, creamy chicken spaghetti, garlic mozzarella pasta