Ingredients
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- 1 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized chunks
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 12 oz linguine pasta
- 2 tablespoons butter (for sauce)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 6 oz Velveeta cheese, cubed
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook linguine according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve some pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium-high heat. Sear chicken chunks seasoned with Cajun spices until golden brown and cooked through.
- In the same skillet, melt butter, add minced garlic, then pour in heavy cream and milk. Stir in Velveeta until melted.
- Combine mozzarella and Parmesan cheese into the sauce until creamy. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Toss drained linguine in the sauce before plating with the Cajun chicken bites on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg