Garlic Parmesan Chicken Spaghetti in Spicy Cajun Cream Sauce
A comforting and flavorful bowl of spaghetti coated in a creamy Cajun sauce with tender chicken and parmesan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 2 chicken breasts, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti according to package instructions. Once al dente, drain the pasta and set it aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about one minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream, stirring in the Cajun seasoning. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add the parmesan cheese gradually, stirring until completely melted and the sauce is smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss the cooked spaghetti into the creamy sauce, coating well.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.
Notes
Use freshly grated parmesan cheese for the best flavor and adjust the amount of Cajun seasoning based on your spice preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg