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Creamy Cajun Chicken Spaghetti with Garlic Mozzarella Sauce

A delicious blend of spicy chicken and a creamy garlic-cheese sauce served with spaghetti, perfect for weeknights and entertaining.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Cajun
Calories: 650
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cajun Chicken
  • 1.25 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into strips
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • Salt & black pepper, to taste
For the Pasta
  • 12 oz spaghetti
For the Sauce
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for extra heat)
  • 0.5 cup reserved pasta water (as needed)
For Garnish
  • Fresh parsley
  • Extra Parmesan
  • Light sprinkle of Cajun seasoning

Method
 

Cooking the Pasta
  1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, drain, and set aside.
Preparing the Chicken
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken strips for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
Making the Sauce
  1. In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
  2. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine.
  3. Whisk in cream cheese until smooth.
  4. Stir in mozzarella and Parmesan until melted and creamy. Add red pepper flakes if using.
Combining
  1. Add spaghetti to the sauce and toss to coat.
  2. Return Cajun chicken to the skillet and gently fold everything together. Use reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce if needed.
Serving
  1. Plate hot spaghetti with chicken on top.
  2. Garnish with parsley, extra Parmesan, and a pinch of Cajun seasoning.

Notes

Cook pasta just until al dente to maintain texture when tossing with sauce. For a creamy result, avoid overcooking the chicken, and use room-temperature cream cheese. If the sauce thickens too much, add reserved pasta water gradually.