Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta with Parmesan, Garlic, and Mozzarella
Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta with Parmesan, Garlic, and Mozzarella is the ultimate comfort food experience. This dish features tender chicken simmered in a rich, velvety sauce infused with zesty Cajun spices. Topped with gooey mozzarella and freshly grated Parmesan, each bite is a delicious blend of creamy and spicy flavors that will leave everyone at your table wanting more. Perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests, this pasta dish is sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Dice chicken breasts and season with Cajun seasoning.
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté chicken until golden brown (7-10 minutes); set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add heavy cream and simmer gently.
- Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted. Combine cooked pasta and chicken into the sauce, adding reserved pasta water to reach desired consistency.
- Fold in shredded mozzarella until melted. Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg