Description

This One-Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Linguine with Garlic Mozzarella Sauce is a bold, creamy, flavor-packed dish made entirely in one skillet. Perfect for weeknights or dinner guests, it combines spiced seared chicken with a luscious garlic and mozzarella cream sauce that coats every strand of pasta. Comfort food with a kick—and only one pot to clean.

Ingredients

2 chicken breasts

8 oz linguine pasta

1 cup heavy cream

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

3 cloves garlic, minced

2 tablespoons butter

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)

2 cups hot water or chicken broth

Instructions

1. Season chicken breasts with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.

2. Heat olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken 5–6 minutes per side until cooked. Remove and set aside.

3. Reduce heat to medium. Add butter and garlic. Sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).

4. Stir in heavy cream. Simmer 2–3 minutes. Add mozzarella and Parmesan until melted and smooth.

5. Add dry linguine and hot water or broth. Stir to combine.

6. Cover and simmer for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender.

7. Slice chicken and return to pot. Toss everything together.

8. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.

Notes

For even more flavor, marinate the chicken in Cajun seasoning and olive oil for 30 minutes before cooking.

If sauce thickens too much after sitting, stir in a splash of warm broth when reheating.

Swap mozzarella with Monterey Jack or pepper jack for extra melt and kick.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: One-Pot
Cuisine: American Cajun Fusion

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl (1/4 recipe)
Calories: 625
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 690mg
Fat: 38g
Saturated Fat: 21g
Unsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 42g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 34g
Cholesterol: 135mg

Keywords: creamy chicken pasta, Cajun linguine, one-pot chicken pasta