Description
Creamy Cajun Chicken Linguine with Spicy Garlic Cheese Sauce is the perfect balance of bold spices and comforting richness. Tender Cajun-spiced chicken cubes meet silky garlic cheese sauce and pasta in a flavor-packed dinner that’s ready to impress any day of the week.
Ingredients
1 lb chicken breasts
8 oz linguine pasta
1 cup heavy cream
4 oz cream cheese
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
1. Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized cubes. Toss them with Cajun seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper.
2. Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium-high. Sear chicken until golden and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
3. In a large pot, boil linguine in salted water according to package instructions. Drain and reserve 1/4 cup pasta water.
4. In the same skillet, melt a bit more butter and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant.
5. Add cream cheese and stir until melted smoothly into the pan.
6. Pour in heavy cream and simmer gently. Stir in mozzarella and Parmesan until fully melted and sauce thickens.
7. Add reserved pasta water if the sauce is too thick.
8. Toss the cooked linguine into the sauce until well coated.
9. Return chicken to the pan and fold together gently.
10. Garnish with fresh parsley and optional chili flakes. Serve hot.
Notes
For extra creaminess, add a splash of milk or cream when reheating leftovers.
Try substituting Cajun seasoning with a homemade mix to control salt and spice levels.
Use freshly grated cheese for the smoothest, melt-in-your-mouth sauce texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx 1/4 of total recipe)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: creamy chicken pasta, cajun linguine, garlic cheese sauce