Description
Creamy Cajun Three-Cheese Chicken Linguine is a delightful and comforting dish that brings the warmth of home-cooked meals to your table. Tender strips of chicken are coated in a flavorful blend of Cajun spices and paired with linguine pasta, all enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce made from three delicious cheeses. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for family dinners or impressing guests at your next gathering. With its bold flavors and cheesy goodness, this pasta dish is sure to become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 12 oz linguine pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese (for sauce)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
- Chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook linguine in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- Season chicken with Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Coat with grated Parmesan.
- Sear the chicken in a skillet with butter until cooked through; add garlic for flavor towards the end.
- In the same pan, melt remaining butter, sauté garlic, then add heavy cream and broth to simmer.
- Whisk in softened cream cheese followed by mozzarella, cheddar, and Parmesan until smooth.
- Combine cooked linguine with the sauce until well coated.
- Serve topped with garlic chicken and garnish with parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 140mg