Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of Mozzarella Alfredo Chicken Linguine with Parmesan Garlic, a dish that perfectly marries rich flavors and comforting textures. This easy recipe features tender chicken seasoned with zesty Cajun spices, tossed with linguine pasta and enveloped in a luscious garlic-infused Alfredo sauce made from heavy cream and a blend of mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. In just 35 minutes, you can create a satisfying meal that’s perfect for family dinners or cozy evenings at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 12 oz linguine pasta
- 4 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- tsp garlic powder
- tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Cook linguine in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- Coat chicken with Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Sear chicken in olive oil over medium-high heat until golden brown; remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Stir in heavy cream and let heat; add mozzarella and Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Toss cooked linguine into the sauce until well-coated.
- Serve with seared chicken on top; garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 145mg