Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken with Cajun Linguine
Ingredients:
1 pound linguine pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 tablespoons butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon Italian herb blend
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup chicken broth
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Cooking Time: 30 minutes | Servings: 6 | Calories: Approximately 650
Directions:
Cook the linguine according to package directions in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside. While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in the Cajun seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian herb blend, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another minute, stirring constantly. Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Add the softened cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, and mozzarella cheese. Stir until the cheeses are melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy. Add the cooked linguine to the skillet with the cheese sauce. Toss to coat the pasta evenly. Add the cooked chicken back to the skillet and stir to combine. Serve immediately, ensuring each serving has plenty of sauce and chicken.
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: ~650 per serving