Creamy Cajun Chicken Spaghetti: Indulgent Garlic Mozzarella Delight
A deliciously creamy Cajun chicken spaghetti with a rich garlic mozzarella sauce that is perfect for indulgent dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound chicken breast, sliced
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat and add the sliced chicken. Season with Cajun seasoning.
- Cook the chicken until browned and cooked through, about 7-10 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Lower the heat and pour in the heavy cream, stirring to combine. Add the shredded mozzarella cheese and let it melt.
- Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce.
- Finish with chopped parsley and season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Notes
- For extra spice, add more Cajun seasoning or sliced jalapeños.
- You can substitute the chicken with shrimp for a seafood variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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