Description
This Spicy Cajun Three Cheese Chicken Spaghetti is a creamy, flavorful dish that combines tender chicken with a rich garlic parmesan sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup diced bell peppers
- ¼ cup chopped parsley
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti – Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside, reserving about ½ cup of pasta water in case you need to loosen the sauce later.
- Season and warm the chicken – In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the cooked chicken and sprinkle with Cajun seasoning and paprika. Stir for a few minutes until the chicken is heated through and fragrant.
- Build the garlic base – Add butter and minced garlic to the skillet. Stir gently as the garlic becomes aromatic, filling the kitchen with that unmistakable savory scent that makes creamy pasta dishes so irresistible.
- Create the garlic parmesan cream – Pour in the heavy cream and stir slowly. Allow it to simmer for a few minutes until it begins to thicken slightly. Add parmesan cheese and mix until the sauce becomes smooth and creamy.
- Add the cheeses – Stir in the mozzarella and cheddar cheese gradually. As they melt, the sauce becomes rich, silky, and deeply comforting.
- Combine the pasta – Add the cooked spaghetti directly into the skillet. Toss gently so the noodles are coated in the creamy sauce. If the sauce feels too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water.
- Finish the dish – Sprinkle in bell peppers and fresh parsley. Give everything one final toss so the pasta, chicken, cheese, and Cajun spices come together beautifully.
Notes
- Serve the Spicy Cajun Three Cheese Chicken Spaghetti in Garlic Parmesan Cream warm with extra parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 1000mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg