Description
Indulge in Creamy Cajun Chicken Fettuccine with Garlic Mozzarella Sauce—a dish that perfectly marries the bold, zesty flavors of Cajun cuisine with the rich, creamy comfort of Italian pasta. Tender chicken breasts are seasoned to perfection and sautéed until golden brown, then enveloped in a velvety garlic mozzarella sauce that clings to al dente fettuccine. This delightful meal is ideal for cozy weeknight dinners or impressing guests at your next gathering. Each bite is a celebration, offering a symphony of flavors that will have everyone coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (chopped) for garnish
Instructions
- Boil fettuccine in salted water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- Season chicken with Cajun seasoning. In a skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium-high heat. Sauté chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 5–7 minutes per side.
- Remove chicken from the skillet and add minced garlic; sauté for 30 seconds.
- Pour in heavy cream and add mozzarella cheese; stir until melted and creamy.
- Toss cooked fettuccine with the sauce and sliced chicken until thoroughly combined.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 790
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 125mg