Description

This Velveeta Chicken Linguine with Spicy Cajun Alfredo brings together juicy Cajun-seasoned chicken, succulent shrimp, and a creamy, cheesy Alfredo sauce made with Velveeta. It’s bold, comforting, and ideal for weeknights when you want something indulgent yet simple. Each bite is full of smoky heat and creamy richness, all clinging perfectly to strands of linguine.

Ingredients

12 oz linguine pasta

1 lb chicken thighs or breasts

8 oz large shrimp (optional)

8 oz Velveeta cheese, cubed

1 cup heavy cream

2 tbsp butter

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 ½ tbsp Cajun seasoning

1 tsp paprika

½ tsp chili flakes

2 tbsp parsley, chopped

Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Pat dry chicken and shrimp. Rub them with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Set aside to marinate briefly.

2. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with a bit of oil. Sear chicken until golden and fully cooked, about 6–8 minutes per side. Remove and repeat with shrimp if using.

3. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Cook linguine until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain.

4. In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant. Add heavy cream and bring to a simmer.

5. Slowly whisk in Velveeta cubes until fully melted and smooth. Stir in Cajun seasoning, paprika, and chili flakes.

6. Add linguine to the sauce. Toss until coated, using pasta water to loosen as needed.

7. Slice cooked chicken and arrange on top along with shrimp. Garnish with parsley and additional chili flakes if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

To reduce spice, use only ½ tablespoon Cajun seasoning and omit chili flakes.

For added flavor depth, deglaze the pan with a splash of white wine after cooking the proteins.

Reserve pasta water—it’s the key to adjusting sauce consistency perfectly.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Pasta
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Cajun-American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 plate
Calories: 710
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 980mg
Fat: 38g
Saturated Fat: 21g
Unsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 48g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 43g
Cholesterol: 165mg

Keywords: spicy Cajun Alfredo, Velveeta pasta, chicken linguine