Description
Creamy Cajun Chicken Spaghetti with Garlic Mozzarella Sauce is a rich, cheesy, and flavorful pasta dish combining Cajun-spiced chicken with a smooth garlic cream sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 pound spaghetti
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups whole milk
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Optional red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti in salted water until al dente, then drain and set aside
- Season chicken with Cajun seasoning and smoked paprika
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook chicken until browned and fully cooked, then remove and set aside
- Melt butter in the same skillet and sauté garlic until fragrant
- Whisk in flour and cook for 1 to 2 minutes to form a roux
- Gradually whisk in milk and chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer
- Stir in cream cheese and 1 cup mozzarella until melted and smooth
- Add Parmesan cheese and season with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes
- Return chicken to the skillet and simmer briefly
- Add cooked spaghetti and toss to coat in the sauce
- Sprinkle remaining mozzarella on top and let it melt before serving
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for quicker preparation
- Swap spaghetti with penne or fettuccine if desired
- Adjust spice level with Cajun seasoning and red pepper flakes
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator up to 3 days and reheat gently
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 125mg