Description
Creamy Mozzarella Chicken Linguine with Cajun Garlic Butter is a mouthwatering dish that brings together tender chicken, zesty Cajun spices, and rich cheeses for a satisfying meal. This creamy pasta recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, delivering bold flavors in just 35 minutes. The combination of seared chicken strips and velvety cheese sauce makes every bite a delight. Pair it with a fresh salad or garlic bread for an unforgettable dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 12 oz linguine pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup cubed Velveeta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Cajun seasoning
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- salt
- black pepper
Instructions
- Season chicken with Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, melt olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter. Sear chicken until golden brown; top with Parmesan in the last minute.
- Cook linguine in salted boiling water until al dente; reserve some pasta water.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic in remaining butter. Add heavy cream and Velveeta; stir until smooth.
- Mix in mozzarella and Parmesan cheese until thickened; adjust with reserved pasta water as needed.
- Toss cooked linguine in the creamy sauce and serve with seared chicken on the side.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Searing, Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 660
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 61g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 130mg