Description

Craving something bold, creamy, and wildly satisfying? This Creamy Mozzarella Chicken Linguine in Garlic Cajun Butter is everything you want in a cozy comfort meal—juicy Cajun-spiced chicken, a velvety garlic butter cream sauce, and melty mozzarella wrapped around tender linguine. It’s a quick dinner idea that feels like it came straight out of a fancy kitchen. Ideal for anyone searching for easy recipes, weeknight dinner ideas, or creamy pasta dishes with chicken, this one hits every mark—easy to cook, flavor-packed, and downright addictive.

Ingredients

8 oz linguine

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts

2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning

1 teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon black pepper

1 tablespoon olive oil

3 tablespoons butter

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup heavy cream

1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese

¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)

½ cup reserved pasta water (as needed)

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook linguine until al dente. Drain and reserve ½ cup pasta water.

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

3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and let rest.

4. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Add butter and garlic, sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.

5. Stir in a pinch of Cajun seasoning, then pour in heavy cream and simmer gently.

6. Add shredded mozzarella, stirring until melted and sauce is smooth.

7. Toss in cooked linguine. Add reserved pasta water a splash at a time to loosen the sauce if needed.

8. Slice chicken and place on top of the pasta or mix it through.

9. Garnish with fresh parsley and Parmesan if desired.

10. Serve hot and enjoy immediately.

Notes

For the smoothest sauce, use freshly shredded mozzarella—not the pre-shredded kind.

Adjust Cajun spice level based on your preference—some blends are spicier than others.

Reserve pasta water helps the sauce cling to the noodles—don’t forget it!

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Stove-top
Cuisine: American, Cajun-inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 plate (¼ of recipe)
Calories: 720
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 780mg
Fat: 38g
Saturated Fat: 18g
Unsaturated Fat: 17g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 52g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 41g
Cholesterol: 145mg

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