Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy flavors of Creamy Cajun Chicken Linguine with Velveeta Garlic Alfredo Sauce. This delightful dish combines tender chicken seasoned with zesty Cajun spices, enveloped in a velvety sauce made from Velveeta cheese, garlic, and heavy cream. Perfect for a weeknight family dinner or as a crowd-pleaser at your next gathering, this pasta dish is quick to prepare, taking only 35 minutes from start to finish. With its comforting texture and savory taste, it’s sure to become a favorite on your dinner rotation. Serve it with fresh parsley for a pop of color and enjoy a truly satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 oz linguine pasta
- 1¼ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (2 medium)
- 1½ tbsp olive oil
- 1½ tbsp unsalted butter
- 1½ tbsp Cajun seasoning (plus more to taste)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1¾ cups heavy cream
- 7 oz Velveeta cheese, cubed
- ¾ cup shredded mozzarella
- ⅓ cup grated Parmesan
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp kosher salt, or to taste
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cook linguine in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and lightly drizzle with olive oil.
- Slice chicken breasts thinly and season with Cajun seasoning on both sides.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and let rest before slicing.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add heavy cream and stir in Velveeta until melted.
- Mix in mozzarella, Parmesan, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt; adjust seasoning as needed.
- Toss cooked linguine in the sauce until thoroughly coated. Serve topped with sliced chicken and fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg