Description
One-Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Linguine with Garlic Mozzarella Sauce is the ultimate comfort dish. This easy one-pot pasta recipe blends bold Cajun spices, tender chicken, and a creamy garlic mozzarella sauce that’s rich and satisfying. Perfect for weeknight dinners, this creamy Cajun chicken linguine is flavorful, quick to make, and ideal for cozy meals.
Ingredients
8 oz linguine
1 lb chicken breast or thighs, sliced
1 ½ tbsp Cajun seasoning
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp butter
1 tbsp olive oil
1 ¼ cup heavy cream
1 ½ cups chicken broth
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
1. Season the chicken with Cajun seasoning generously on all sides.
2. Heat butter and olive oil in a large deep skillet or pot.
3. Sear the chicken until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
4. In the same pot, sauté minced garlic for 1 minute until fragrant.
5. Add chicken broth and heavy cream. Stir and bring to a simmer.
6. Add linguine, ensuring it’s submerged in the liquid. Cook, stirring occasionally until al dente.
7. Reduce heat and stir in mozzarella and Parmesan until melted and sauce is creamy.
8. Return chicken to the pot, mix everything, and let simmer for 2–3 minutes.
9. Adjust salt and pepper as needed.
10. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Use fresh pasta for quicker cook time.
Leftovers reheat well with a splash of cream.
Add bell peppers or spinach for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: Cajun-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 125mg