Description
A delightful dish that combines rich flavors and creamy textures with Cajun spices and mozzarella cheese sauce.
Ingredients
- Fettuccine pasta – 12 oz (340 g)
- Chicken breast – 1 lb (450 g), cut into bite-sized pieces
- Cajun seasoning – 2 tablespoons
- Olive oil – 2 tablespoons
- Garlic – 4 cloves, minced
- Heavy cream – 1 cup (240 ml)
- Shredded mozzarella cheese – 1 cup (about 100 g)
- Grated Parmesan cheese – 1/2 cup (50 g)
- Fresh parsley – 1/4 cup, chopped (for garnish)
- Salt and pepper – to taste
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water, add fettuccine, and cook until al dente. Drain and reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- Season chicken with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet, add chicken, and cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and let rest.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for 1 minute. Add heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in mozzarella and Parmesan until melted. Adjust thickness with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Slice the chicken and add to the cheese sauce. Toss in fettuccine and mix until well coated. Adjust seasoning and garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat gently on the stove, adding a splash of cream to restore creaminess.
- For freezing, do so before adding cheese sauce and thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Cajun Chicken, Fettuccine, Creamy Pasta, Mozzarella Cheese Sauce