Garlic Parmesan Chicken Spaghetti in Spicy Cajun Cream Sauce
A creamy and spicy chicken spaghetti dish that transforms an ordinary dinner into something extraordinary.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free (with spaghetti substitution)
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 2 chicken breasts, diced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook Spaghetti: Begin by boiling water in a large pot. Once it’s at a rolling boil, add the spaghetti and cook according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté Chicken: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced chicken and cook for about 5 to 7 minutes, or until the chicken is browned and fully cooked.
- Add Garlic: Stir in minced garlic and sauté for an additional 1 to 2 minutes, until fragrant.
- Creamy Sauce: Pour in the heavy cream and mix in the grated Parmesan cheese. Stir until the cheese melts and the sauce is smooth.
- Season: Sprinkle Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper into the sauce and mix well to combine all the flavors.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Toss the cooked spaghetti into the skillet, making sure the pasta is thoroughly coated with the creamy sauce.
- Serve: Garnish with freshly chopped parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
This dish can be easily customized with shrimp or sautéed mushrooms for a vegetarian option. For an extra kick, serve alongside a light beer or white wine.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg