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Cheesy Cajun Chicken Linguine

A bold, creamy pasta dinner featuring Cajun-spiced chicken tossed with linguine in a rich garlicky cheese sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners or cozy weekends.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Chicken
  • 8 oz linguine
  • 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
Sauce
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¾ cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1½ cups Velveeta cheese, cubed
  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (for topping)
Garnish
  • Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook the linguine in salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. Season the chicken with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then sear the chicken until golden and fully cooked. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
Cooking
  1. In the same skillet, melt the butter and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant.
  2. Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring gently, and let it simmer for a few minutes.
  3. Add the Velveeta cubes and stir slowly until fully melted and smooth.
  4. Mix in the mozzarella, Parmesan, and smoked paprika, stirring until the sauce becomes thick and creamy.
  5. Add the cooked linguine and chicken back to the skillet, tossing until everything is evenly coated.
  6. Sprinkle shredded cheddar over the top, cover the skillet for 1–2 minutes to let it melt, then garnish with fresh parsley.
  7. Serve hot.

Notes

Add sautéed bell peppers or onions for extra texture. Adjust Cajun seasoning for more or less heat. Swap linguine for penne or fettuccine if preferred.