Description

Craving something bold, creamy, and unforgettable? This **Creamy Mozzarella Chicken Linguine in Garlic Cajun Butter** is the ultimate comfort food that comes together in under 40 minutes. Juicy Cajun-spiced chicken meets silky garlic butter sauce and melted mozzarella, all wrapped around strands of perfectly cooked linguine. It’s a quick dinner idea packed with flavor, an easy recipe for weeknights, and one of those food ideas you’ll keep coming back to. Perfect for a cozy family meal or when you just need a little cheesy indulgence.

Ingredients

1 lb chicken breasts

1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning

½ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon black pepper

1 tablespoon olive oil

3 tablespoons butter

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup heavy cream

1 ½ cups shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese

¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

8 oz linguine pasta

½ cup reserved pasta water

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Pat chicken breasts dry and season both sides with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.

2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.

3. Boil linguine in salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.

4. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Add butter and garlic; sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.

5. Stir in a pinch of Cajun seasoning if desired, then pour in the heavy cream and let it simmer gently for 2–3 minutes.

6. Add mozzarella in batches, stirring until completely melted and the sauce becomes smooth.

7. Add drained pasta to the sauce, tossing to coat. Use reserved pasta water to adjust consistency if needed.

8. Slice the cooked chicken and return it to the skillet or serve over the pasta.

9. Garnish with parsley and optional Parmesan. Serve hot.

Notes

For extra stretch and melt, shred mozzarella from a block instead of using pre-shredded cheese.

Always reserve pasta water — it’s perfect for adjusting sauce texture.

Let the chicken rest before slicing to keep it juicy and tender.

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

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 plate
Calories: 620
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 680mg
Fat: 32g
Saturated Fat: 17g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 38g
Cholesterol: 120mg

Keywords: creamy chicken pasta, Cajun linguine, mozzarella chicken, quick dinner, easy pasta recipe