Description
Cajun Chicken Spaghetti — a bold, creamy pasta dish featuring smoky Cajun-seasoned chicken, al dente spaghetti, and a rich garlic mozzarella sauce. This easy weeknight dinner delivers restaurant-quality flavor with simple ingredients and straightforward steps for a satisfying family-friendly meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 g spaghetti
- 600 g boneless skinless chicken breast
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- For the sauce:
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cooking cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ tsp Cajun seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Rub chicken with olive oil, Cajun seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Grill or pan-sear chicken until fully cooked. Let rest, then slice.
- In a large skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Pour in cooking cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in mozzarella, Parmesan, and Cajun seasoning until smooth and creamy.
- Add cooked spaghetti and toss to coat in the sauce.
- Top with sliced Cajun chicken and serve warm.
Notes
- For a milder heat, reduce Cajun seasoning or skip extra salt when cooking.
- Grilling the chicken adds smoky flavor, but the chicken can also be pan-seared.
- Leftovers reheat well; loosen sauce with a splash of milk if needed.
- Garnish with chopped parsley or scallions for color.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling and Pan-Searing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 704 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 1300 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg
Keywords: Cajun Chicken Spaghetti, Creamy Cajun Pasta, Grilled Chicken Pasta, Cajun Spaghetti Recipe, Weeknight Dinner