Description
Indulge in a comforting bowl of Easy Creamy Cajun Chicken Spaghetti, where tender chicken meets a rich, creamy sauce infused with bold Cajun spices.
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 in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Season chicken pieces with Cajun seasoning and smoked paprika.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and cook seasoned chicken until browned and cooked through, about 6–8 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Sprinkle in the flour and whisk continuously for 1–2 minutes to form a roux.
- Gradually whisk in the milk and chicken broth, stirring constantly, and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add the softened cream cheese and 1 cup of mozzarella, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese and season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
- Return the cooked chicken to the sauce and let simmer for another 2–3 minutes.
- Add the cooked spaghetti, tossing gently to coat it in the sauce.
- Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella on top, cover, and let sit for 2–3 minutes until melted.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley or extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
Feel free to customize by adding vegetables or adjusting spice levels to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: Cajun, chicken, creamy spaghetti, easy recipe, comfort food