Creamy Mozzarella Chicken Linguine with Cajun Garlic Butter
Indulge in the rich and creamy delight of Creamy Mozzarella Chicken Linguine with Cajun Garlic Butter. This satisfying dish features tender chicken simmered in a luscious sauce of melted mozzarella, Parmesan, and heavy cream, seasoned with zesty Cajun spices for a flavor-packed experience. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, this dish is not only quick to prepare but also customizable to suit your taste preferences. Serve it with crusty garlic bread or a fresh salad for a complete meal that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 12 oz linguine pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup Velveeta cheese, cubed
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley, optional, for garnish
- Reserved pasta water, if needed
Instructions
- Season chicken with Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken on both sides until golden brown; top with Parmesan to melt.
- Cook linguine in salted boiling water until al dente; reserve some pasta water before draining.
- In the same skillet, melt remaining butter, sauté garlic and red pepper flakes.
- Add heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in Velveeta until melted, then add mozzarella and Parmesan until thickened.
- Combine linguine with sauce and toss gently to coat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 400g)
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 130mg