Description
Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with this Easy Creamy Cajun Chicken Spaghetti with Garlic Mozzarella Sauce. This one-pot wonder features tender chicken seasoned with bold Cajun spices, enveloped in a velvety garlic mozzarella sauce that is sure to impress at any dinner table. In just under 45 minutes, you can create a comforting meal that combines creamy textures and rich flavors, making it perfect for family dinners or special occasions. The simplicity of preparation and cleanup allows you to focus on enjoying your time with loved ones while savoring every bite of this hearty dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 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 for extra heat
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to package directions until al dente; drain.
- Season chicken pieces with Cajun seasoning and smoked paprika.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat; sauté chicken until browned.
- Remove chicken and set aside. In the same skillet, melt butter, add minced garlic, and sauté until fragrant.
- Whisk in flour to form a roux; gradually add milk and chicken broth, stirring until smooth.
- Stir in cream cheese and 1 cup mozzarella until melted; season with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.
- Return chicken to the skillet; let simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Toss spaghetti with the sauce mixture; sprinkle remaining mozzarella on top and cover for 2–3 minutes until melted.
- Serve hot garnished with parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 90mg