Easy Creamy Cajun Chicken Spaghetti with Garlic Mozzarella Magic
A delicious and creamy Cajun chicken spaghetti dish that features a rich garlic mozzarella sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces spaghetti
- 1 pound chicken breast, cubed
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the cubed chicken and sprinkle with Cajun seasoning. Cook until the chicken is browned and cooked through.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in the mozzarella cheese until melted and combined.
- Drain the spaghetti and add it to the sauce, tossing to coat.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- This dish can be made spicier by adding more Cajun seasoning.
- Leftovers can be reheated easily in the microwave.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 30 grams
- Saturated Fat: 15 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 40 grams
- Cholesterol: 100 milligrams
Keywords: easy, creamy, cajun, chicken, spaghetti, garlic, mozzarella, sauce