Description
Creamy Cajun Chicken Linguine with Spicy Garlic Cheese Sauce is the ultimate comfort food! Packed with bold Cajun spice, creamy cheese sauce, and tender seared chicken, this pasta dish is an easy and indulgent dinner recipe for weeknights or special occasions.
Ingredients
12 oz linguine pasta
1 lb chicken breast or thighs, diced
2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
1 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
4 oz cream cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Dice the chicken into bite-sized pieces and toss with Cajun seasoning, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
2. In a skillet over medium-high heat, sear the seasoned chicken until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
3. Cook linguine in a large pot of salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
4. In the same skillet, add olive oil and garlic. Sauté until fragrant.
5. Stir in the cream and cream cheese. Whisk until smooth.
6. Add cheddar, Parmesan, and red pepper flakes. Stir until melted and creamy. Add reserved pasta water if needed.
7. Toss in the linguine and mix well to coat.
8. Return the chicken to the skillet and stir.
9. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Use thighs if you prefer juicier meat over chicken breasts.
Don’t overheat the sauce after adding cheese—low and slow prevents separation.
Add a splash of milk or cream when reheating for a smooth texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 160mg