Description

Turn your kitchen into a Cajun-inspired trattoria with this rich and flavorful Creamy Cajun Chicken Fettuccine with Garlic Mozzarella Cheese Sauce. Juicy, boldly spiced chicken is seared to perfection and served over ribbons of fettuccine coated in a garlicky, cheesy mozzarella cream sauce. This quick dinner idea delivers restaurant-quality comfort food in under 40 minutes. Whether you’re craving a cozy weeknight meal or looking for impressive dinner ideas, this easy recipe will become a go-to favorite. Creamy, cheesy, spicy — it checks all the boxes.

Ingredients

1 lb fettuccine pasta

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts

1½ tablespoons Cajun seasoning

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 tablespoon butter

4 cloves garlic, minced

1½ cups heavy cream

1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese

¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

½ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. Pat chicken breasts dry and coat evenly with Cajun seasoning.

2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and slice.

3. Cook fettuccine in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.

4. In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic for 1 minute. Add heavy cream and bring to a simmer.

5. Stir in mozzarella (and Parmesan if using), whisking until smooth and creamy.

6. Add cooked fettuccine to the sauce and toss to coat. Loosen with pasta water if needed.

7. Plate the pasta and top with sliced Cajun chicken.

8. Garnish with fresh parsley and a sprinkle of black pepper. Serve hot.

Notes

Freshly shredded mozzarella melts better and creates a smoother sauce than pre-shredded cheese.

Let the chicken rest after searing to lock in juices before slicing.

Use pasta water to adjust the sauce texture — it helps emulsify and keeps the sauce silky.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Cajun-Italian fusion

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 plate
Calories: 680
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 780mg
Fat: 35g
Saturated Fat: 17g
Unsaturated Fat: 14g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 48g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 42g
Cholesterol: 140mg

Keywords: easy dinner, creamy pasta, chicken fettuccine, garlic cheese sauce, Cajun chicken, weeknight meals