Description
Turn your next dinner into a flavor-packed event with this Creamy Cajun Chicken Linguine with Spicy Garlic Cheese Sauce! It’s a satisfying pasta dish layered with tender Cajun-spiced chicken and coated in a spicy, garlicky cheese sauce that melts right into the linguine. This recipe is ideal for busy weeknights when you need an easy dinner, or to wow guests with minimal fuss. Packed with flavor and easy to reheat, it’s one of those dinner ideas you’ll come back to over and over again. Whether you’re craving a hearty comfort food idea or searching for quick pasta recipes, this one hits all the right notes—creamy, spicy, cheesy, and completely delicious.
Ingredients
2 chicken breasts
8 oz linguine pasta
1.5 tbsp Cajun seasoning
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup heavy cream
4 oz cream cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tbsp chopped parsley
0.25 cup diced red bell pepper (optional)
Instructions
1. Season chicken with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Sear in olive oil over medium heat until golden and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
2. Cook linguine in salted water until al dente. Drain and reserve some pasta water.
3. In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
4. Pour in heavy cream, stir in cream cheese until smooth, then add shredded cheddar.
5. Add the cooked linguine and toss to coat in sauce. Add pasta water to loosen if needed.
6. Return chicken to the skillet and mix with the pasta. Heat through.
7. Garnish with chopped parsley and diced red pepper. Serve immediately.
Notes
Sear the chicken in a hot pan to lock in flavor and create crispy edges.
If your sauce thickens too much, add more pasta water or a splash of cream while tossing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
Keywords: creamy pasta, spicy chicken pasta, Cajun linguine, easy dinner ideas, cheesy pasta