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Easy Creamy Cajun Chicken Spaghetti with Garlic Mozzarella Sauce

A deliciously creamy and spicy pasta dish featuring Cajun-seasoned chicken and a rich garlic mozzarella sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Pasta
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 650
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Chicken
  • 12 oz spaghetti or any pasta of choice
  • 1 lb chicken breast boneless, skinless
  • 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning adjust to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
Garlic Mozzarella Sauce
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1 cup chicken broth low sodium
  • 1 tbsp parsley chopped, for garnish
  • 1 salt to taste
  • 1 pepper to taste

Method
 

Cook the Pasta
  1. In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Prepare the Chicken
  1. While the pasta cooks, season the chicken breasts with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chicken and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until cooked through. Remove from skillet and let rest before slicing.
Make the Sauce
  1. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  2. Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring to combine. Bring to a simmer.
  3. Add shredded mozzarella cheese and stir until melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Combine and Serve
  1. Add the cooked spaghetti to the sauce, tossing to coat evenly. Slice the chicken and place on top of the pasta.
  2. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 40gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gFiber: 3gSugar: 2g

Notes

For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the sauce.

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