Cajun Garlic Butter Chicken with Creamy Mozzarella Linguine
Savor the delightful flavors of Cajun Garlic Butter Chicken with Creamy Mozzarella Linguine, a dish that perfectly balances spice and creaminess. This recipe is designed for those busy weeknights or special occasions when you want to impress without spending hours in the kitchen. With its perfectly seared chicken coated in rich garlic butter and a velvety mozzarella sauce enveloping each strand of linguine, this dish is guaranteed to be a family favorite. In just 35 minutes, you can create a meal that feels indulgent yet remains simple enough for everyday cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 12 oz linguine pasta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Cajun seasoning
- Italian seasoning
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Cook linguine in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and reserve some pasta water.
- Season chicken with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper; then sear in olive oil and butter until golden brown.
- In the same skillet, prepare the sauce by melting butter, sautéing garlic, then adding cream and cheeses until smooth.
- Toss the cooked linguine in the sauce and add the seared chicken on top for serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 300g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 130mg