Get ready for a dish that’s creamy, spicy, cheesy, and absolutely unforgettable. This Creamy Cajun Chicken Linguine features juicy Cajun-spiced chicken tossed with linguine pasta in a velvety garlic mozzarella sauce. It’s the perfect comfort meal with a kick!
Ingredients (Serves 4)
For the Cajun Chicken:
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1½ tablespoons Cajun seasoning (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Linguine & Sauce:
- 8 oz (225g) linguine pasta
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1½ cups heavy cream
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon paprika (optional, for color)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley (for garnish)