Description
Indulge in the rich and flavorful Easy Creamy Cajun Chicken Spaghetti with Garlic Mozzarella Sauce. This delightful dish combines tender chicken, zesty Cajun spices, and a creamy garlic mozzarella sauce, resulting in a comforting meal that’s perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a family dinner or enjoying a cozy weeknight meal, this recipe is quick to prepare and packed with flavor. With its irresistible cheesy topping and satisfying texture, it’s no wonder this dish will have everyone coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 pound spaghetti
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups whole milk
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Optional: Red pepper flakes for extra heat
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti according to package directions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- Season chicken with Cajun seasoning and smoked paprika.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until browned (6–8 minutes). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat; add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (1 minute).
- Whisk in flour to form a roux; cook for 1–2 minutes.
- Gradually whisk in milk and chicken broth; bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in cream cheese and 1 cup of mozzarella until melted and smooth.
- Mix in Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper.
- Return chicken to the sauce; simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Toss cooked spaghetti with the sauce; top with remaining mozzarella. Cover until melted (2–3 minutes).
- Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: For added spice, include red pepper flakes when seasoning the sauce. Feel free to incorporate vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for extra nutrition.