Description
Bold, creamy, and incredibly satisfying—this Cajun Chicken Spaghetti in Creamy Garlic Mozzarella Sauce is your next go-to comfort dish. Juicy Cajun-spiced chicken is seared to perfection and served over spaghetti tossed in a garlic-infused, ultra-creamy mozzarella sauce. It’s the perfect balance of heat, richness, and freshness, ready in just 30 minutes. Whether you’re looking for quick dinner ideas, an easy recipe for busy nights, or just a creamy pasta dish to impress, this one checks all the boxes. Perfect for weeknight dinners, dinner ideas with chicken, or just a cozy, flavor-packed plate of food inspiration.
Ingredients
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter (for searing chicken)
8 ounces spaghetti
2 tablespoons butter (for sauce)
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
½ teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley
½ cup reserved pasta water (as needed)
Instructions
1. Pat the chicken dry and coat both sides generously with Cajun seasoning. Let rest for 10 minutes.
2. Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken 5–6 minutes per side until cooked through. Remove and let rest.
3. While the chicken cooks, boil salted water and cook spaghetti until just shy of al dente. Drain and reserve ½ cup of pasta water.
4. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Add butter, then garlic. Sauté 30 seconds until fragrant.
5. Pour in heavy cream, scraping the bottom of the pan. Let it gently bubble.
6. Gradually add mozzarella, stirring constantly until smooth and creamy.
7. Toss in cooked spaghetti and mix until fully coated. Add pasta water a little at a time to loosen sauce if needed.
8. Season with salt and pepper.
9. Slice rested chicken and place over pasta. Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
For best results, use freshly shredded mozzarella—it melts smoother than pre-shredded.
Don’t skip letting the chicken rest before slicing—it keeps it juicy.
Add a splash of pasta water to loosen the sauce if it thickens too much.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
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