Description
Creamy Cajun Chicken Spaghetti with Garlic Mozzarella Sauce is a rich pasta dish that combines Cajun seasoned chicken with a creamy garlic cheese sauce made with mozzarella, Parmesan, and cream cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 pound spaghetti
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup all purpose flour
- 3 cups whole milk
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese divided
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Optional red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to package directions in salted water until al dente then drain and set aside
- Season chicken pieces with Cajun seasoning and smoked paprika
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat and cook chicken for 6 to 8 minutes until browned and fully cooked
- Remove chicken from skillet and set aside
- In the same skillet melt butter over medium heat then add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute
- Sprinkle flour into the skillet and whisk continuously for 1 to 2 minutes to form a roux
- Gradually whisk in milk and chicken broth stirring constantly until smooth and slightly thickened
- Add cream cheese and 1 cup mozzarella cheese stirring until melted and smooth
- Stir in Parmesan cheese then season with salt pepper and optional red pepper flakes
- Return cooked chicken to the sauce and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes
- Add cooked spaghetti and toss until pasta is fully coated in the creamy sauce
- Sprinkle remaining mozzarella cheese on top cover skillet and let cheese melt for 2 to 3 minutes before serving
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken or leftover cooked chicken for a faster version
- Swap spaghetti with fettuccine linguine or penne if preferred
- Adjust spice level by adding more or less Cajun seasoning
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat gently
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 670
- Fat: 34
- Saturated Fat: 18
- Unsaturated Fat: 13
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 52
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 36
- Cholesterol: 125