Creamy Garlic Cajun Chicken Linguine with Mozzarella Parmesan Sauce 🔥🧄🍗
Bring bold flavor to the table with this Creamy Garlic Cajun Chicken Linguine. Tender, juicy Cajun-seasoned chicken is layered over rich, velvety mozzarella-Parmesan sauce and twirled into perfectly cooked linguine. It’s creamy, spicy, and comforting—perfect for a hearty weeknight dinner or weekend indulgence.
🧾 Ingredients
For the Cajun Chicken:
- 1.25 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into strips
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
For the Linguine & Sauce:
- 12 oz linguine
- 2 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- ½ cup reserved pasta water (as needed)
Optional Garnish:
- Fresh chopped parsley
- Extra Parmesan cheese
- Light sprinkle of Cajun seasoning
