Description
Creamy, garlicky, and packed with smoky Cajun spice, this One-Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Linguine with Garlic Mozzarella Sauce is a weeknight dinner hero. Juicy chicken seared to perfection, tossed with linguine in a velvety mozzarella cream sauce—all made in a single pot for easy cleanup and maximum flavor.
Ingredients
2 large chicken breasts, thin-sliced
8 oz linguine (half a box)
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 ½ cups heavy cream
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
1 ½ cups chicken broth
⅓ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (optional)
2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Season chicken breasts on both sides with Cajun seasoning.
2. Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large pot or skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Sear the chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and let rest.
4. Lower heat to medium and add the remaining butter. Sauté minced garlic for 30–60 seconds until fragrant.
5. Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth. Stir well and bring to a gentle simmer.
6. Add mozzarella and parmesan cheeses, stirring until completely melted and smooth.
7. Add dry linguine to the pot. Stir frequently and simmer for 10–12 minutes until pasta is al dente. Add more broth if needed.
8. Stir in sun-dried tomatoes (if using), and season with salt and pepper to taste.
9. Slice the cooked chicken and return to the pot or serve on top.
10. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm.
Notes
For deeper flavor, marinate the chicken in Cajun seasoning and olive oil 30 minutes ahead.
If your sauce thickens too much, just add a splash of warm broth or cream.
For extra heat, sprinkle red pepper flakes into the sauce while simmering.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
Keywords: creamy chicken pasta, Cajun chicken, one-pot linguine