Creamy Mozzarella Chicken Linguine in Garlic Cajun Butter
If you're craving a quick dinner packed with flavor, this creamy mozzarella chicken linguine in garlic Cajun butter is your answer. Juicy Cajun-spiced chicken rests on a bed of buttery linguine tossed in a rich mozzarella cream sauce—perfect for weeknight dinners, dinner ideas for guests, or comfort food cravings. It's an easy recipe with bold flavor and simple steps that make it ideal for food lovers looking for delicious dinner inspiration.
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Large pot
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 8 oz linguine pasta
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- salt, to taste
- pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Season chicken thighs with Cajun seasoning. In a skillet over medium-high, sear chicken in olive oil for 5–7 minutes per side until fully cooked. Set aside to rest.
- Boil linguine until al dente. Drain and reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
- In the same skillet, melt butter. Sauté garlic and a pinch of Cajun seasoning until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in mozzarella until smooth and creamy.
- Toss in cooked linguine and reserved pasta water until evenly coated.
- Slice chicken and serve over pasta. Garnish with parsley and more Cajun seasoning if desired.
Notes
For extra heat, add a dash of cayenne pepper or a pinch more Cajun seasoning to the sauce.
Substitute chicken breasts if desired, but be mindful of overcooking—they dry out faster than thighs.
Nutrition
Calories: 720kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 41gFat: 39gSaturated Fat: 21gCholesterol: 175mgSodium: 870mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 320mgIron: 3mg
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