Description
Indulge in the Creamy Mozzarella Chicken Linguine with Cajun Garlic Butter, a luxurious dish that combines succulent chicken, rich cheeses, and a kick of Cajun spices. Perfect for family dinners or date nights, this recipe is both easy to prepare and highly customizable. With just 35 minutes from start to finish, you can serve up a delightful meal that is sure to impress. The creamy sauce enveloping the linguine and tender chicken delivers an explosion of flavors that everyone will love.
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
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season chicken with Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil and two tablespoons of butter in a large skillet; sear the seasoned chicken until golden brown.
- Cook linguine in salted boiling water until al dente; reserve some pasta water before draining.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic; add heavy cream and Velveeta cheese until melted.
- Stir in mozzarella and Parmesan until thickened; mix in linguine and simmer for flavors to meld.
- Plate with seared chicken on top and garnish with parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 450g)
- Calories: 762
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 830mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 159mg
Keywords: Fresh ingredients enhance flavor; consider using freshly grated cheeses. Adjust spice levels by varying the amount of Cajun seasoning used. Reserve pasta water for adjusting sauce consistency as needed.