Description

This Creamy Cajun Chicken Linguine with Spicy Garlic Cheese Sauce is a bold, comforting pasta dish loaded with Cajun-spiced chicken, creamy garlic cheese sauce, and perfect linguine noodles. Great for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this recipe blends savory, spicy, and creamy into one irresistible meal.

Ingredients

1 pound linguine

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts

1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 tablespoons butter

4 garlic cloves, minced

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 cup milk

1 cup heavy cream

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook linguine until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving some pasta water.

2. Season chicken with Cajun seasoning. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high. Cook chicken until golden and cooked through. Rest and slice.

3. In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic for 1 minute. Stir in flour and cook for another minute to form a roux.

4. Gradually whisk in milk and heavy cream, cooking until thickened.

5. Reduce heat and stir in cheddar and Parmesan cheese until smooth. Adjust with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.

6. Toss cooked linguine into the sauce. Add pasta water if needed for consistency.

7. Top with sliced Cajun chicken. Serve immediately with extra cheese or herbs.

Notes

Cream sauce thickens as it cools, so serve promptly.

Use freshly grated cheese for the smoothest sauce texture.

Add more Cajun seasoning or hot sauce if you love extra heat.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Pasta
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Cajun-American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 720
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 780mg
Fat: 38g
Saturated Fat: 21g
Unsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 55g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 42g
Cholesterol: 145mg