Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into thick strips
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1½ teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1½ cups heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 4 oz Velveeta cheese, cubed
- 2 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with salted water and bring to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook until al dente according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Pat the chicken dry and season both sides with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook 6–7 minutes, flipping once, until golden and fully cooked. Transfer to a plate and keep warm.
- In the same skillet, melt remaining butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, scraping up browned bits from the bottom. Simmer gently for 2–3 minutes.
- Lower heat and add Velveeta and cream cheese. Stir until melted and smooth. Gradually add mozzarella and Parmesan, stirring until sauce thickens.
- Season with Italian seasoning and additional Cajun seasoning to taste. Adjust salt and pepper.
- Toss in the cooked spaghetti and stir until evenly coated in the creamy Cajun cheese sauce. Simmer 1–2 minutes for flavors to blend.
- Top with seared chicken, spoon extra sauce over the top, and garnish with parsley. Serve warm.
Notes
- For extra spice, add a pinch of cayenne or red pepper flakes.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for the smoothest sauce texture.
- Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water to thin the sauce if it becomes too thick.
- To make it lighter, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Leftovers reheat best with a splash of milk or broth to maintain creaminess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun-Italian Fusion
- Diet: Halal