Description
Creamy Cajun Garlic Chicken Spaghetti with Mozzarella Parmesan Sauce is a rich and comforting pasta dish featuring tender Cajun-seasoned chicken tossed in a velvety garlic cream sauce with melted mozzarella and Parmesan. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners.
Ingredients
- 1 pound spaghetti
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and toss with a small drizzle of olive oil. Set aside.
- Heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken in a single layer and season with Cajun seasoning, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook 6–8 minutes until golden and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook 3–4 minutes.
- Whisk cornstarch and cold water together until smooth. Gradually whisk into the sauce and cook 2–3 minutes until thickened.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in mozzarella and Parmesan cheese until fully melted and smooth.
- Return chicken to the skillet and add drained spaghetti. Toss until evenly coated.
- Cook together for 2–3 additional minutes to blend flavors. Serve hot.
Notes
- Use freshly grated cheese for the smoothest sauce.
- Keep heat low after adding cheese to prevent separation.
- Add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrition.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Freezing is not recommended due to the cream-based sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 19 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 155 mg
