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Close-up of Cajun Chicken Pasta in a white bowl showing the blackened edges of the chicken and the creamy ivory sauce.

Cajun Chicken Pasta with Creamy Garlic Mozzarella Sauce

This Cajun Chicken Pasta features tender, spiced chicken breast over linguine in a rich garlic mozzarella cream sauce. A 30-minute dinner that balances bold Cajun heat with a velvety, cheese-filled finish perfect for weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Cajun
Calories: 645
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 12 oz Linguine Noodles 340g
  • 1 lb Chicken Breast 450g, sliced into strips
  • 2 tbsp Cajun Seasoning Red spice seasoning
  • 1.5 cups Heavy Cream 360ml
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese 113g, freshly shredded
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp Butter 14g

Equipment

  • 1 Large Skillet Cast iron preferred for better searing.
  • 1 Pasta Pot

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Boil linguine in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water.
  2. Coat chicken strips heavily in Cajun spice and olive oil until dark crimson.
  3. Sear chicken in a hot skillet until blackened edges appear. Remove and set aside.
  4. Sauté garlic in butter, add cream, and whisk in mozzarella until an opaque, ivory sauce forms.
  5. Toss linguine in the sauce, top with chicken, parsley, and black pepper.

Notes

Use a heavy hand with the Cajun seasoning for the best color contrast.
Always freshly grate your mozzarella for the smoothest cream sauce.