Description
This Creamy Cajun Chicken Spaghetti with Garlic Mozzarella Sauce is the perfect blend of smoky heat, cheesy richness, and comforting pasta. Juicy Cajun-spiced chicken rests over tender spaghetti, all coated in a silky, garlic-forward mozzarella cream sauce. It’s a weeknight favorite or an impressive meal for guests!
Ingredients
2 chicken breasts
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
8 ounces spaghetti
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Instructions
1. Pat chicken breasts dry and coat with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until blackened and cooked through. Remove and let rest.
3. Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water according to package directions. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.
4. In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
5. Add heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in mozzarella cheese until melted and creamy. Add a splash of reserved pasta water if needed to thin the sauce.
6. Toss in the cooked spaghetti and coat well in the sauce. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
7. Slice the rested chicken and place over the pasta. Garnish with fresh parsley and more mozzarella if desired.
8. Serve immediately while hot and cheesy!
Notes
Use freshly shredded mozzarella for the smoothest, non-clumpy sauce.
If you want extra heat, add cayenne or crushed red pepper to the chicken seasoning.
This dish can be made ahead; just reheat gently with a splash of milk or cream to loosen the sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun-Italian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 580
- Fat: 32
- Saturated Fat: 18
- Unsaturated Fat: 13
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 47
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 38
- Cholesterol: 130
Keywords: creamy cajun chicken spaghetti, garlic mozzarella pasta