Description
This bold and creamy One-Pot Cajun Chicken Linguine is your next pasta night obsession. Tender linguine simmers in a rich garlic cream sauce, layered with melted mozzarella and seared Cajun-seasoned chicken for a comforting, spicy, cheesy experience. Perfect for weeknight dinners, cozy weekends, or impressing guests, this easy one-pot recipe is made to satisfy. If you’re craving creamy pasta dishes, spicy chicken recipes, or simple comfort food ideas, this flavorful fusion hits every note. It’s the kind of dish that makes you go back for seconds—and thirds.
Ingredients
12 oz linguine pasta
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups chicken broth
1½ cups heavy cream
1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
1. Season both sides of the chicken with Cajun seasoning.
2. Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Sear chicken until golden and fully cooked, 4–5 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
3. Add remaining butter and garlic to the pot; sauté for 30 seconds.
4. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Stir to combine.
5. Add uncooked linguine. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook 10–12 minutes, stirring often.
6. When pasta is tender, stir in mozzarella and Parmesan until smooth and melted.
7. Slice the cooked chicken and return to the pot or place on top for presentation.
8. Garnish with parsley and red pepper flakes. Serve immediately.
Notes
Use freshly grated cheese for the smoothest melt in your sauce.
For a smoky kick, sub Cajun seasoning with blackened seasoning or add smoked paprika.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: American/Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1¼ cups
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 145mg