Name: Cajun Chicken Spaghetti With Three Cheese Garlic Parmesan Cream And Roasted Red Pepper Swirl
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients: 250 g (9 oz) Spaghetti: Choose a high-quality brand for best texture.; 300 g (10 oz) Chicken Breasts: Cut into bite-sized strips.; 2 tbsp Cajun Seasoning: Adjust to your spice preference.; 1 tbsp Olive Oil: Extra virgin olive oil is recommended.; 30 g (1 oz) Unsalted Butter: For richness and flavor control.; 3 Garlic Cloves: Freshly minced for aromatic flavor.; 250 ml (1 cup) Heavy Cream: Key to a creamy sauce.; 50 g (1.75 oz) Parmesan Cheese: Freshly grated for superior flavor.; 150 g (5.3 oz) Three-Cheese Blend: Mozzarella, Cheddar, Monterey Jack.; 200 g (7 oz) Roasted Red Pepper Purée: Adds color and sweetness.; 1 tsp Sea Salt: Enhances flavors.; 0.5 tsp Black Pepper: Freshly ground for depth.; 30 g (1 oz) Breadcrumbs: Toasted for crunch.; 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley: Chopped for freshness.

Description

This Cajun Chicken Spaghetti is a flavorful and comforting dish featuring tender chicken, spaghetti, and a creamy three-cheese garlic Parmesan sauce with a vibrant roasted red pepper purée. It’s a perfect weeknight meal or a dish to impress guests.

Ingredients

Scale

250 g (9 oz) Spaghetti: Choose a high-quality brand for best texture.
300 g (10 oz) Chicken Breasts: Cut into bite-sized strips.
2 tbsp Cajun Seasoning: Adjust to your spice preference.
1 tbsp Olive Oil: Extra virgin olive oil is recommended.
30 g (1 oz) Unsalted Butter: For richness and flavor control.
3 Garlic Cloves: Freshly minced for aromatic flavor.
250 ml (1 cup) Heavy Cream: Key to a creamy sauce.
50 g (1.75 oz) Parmesan Cheese: Freshly grated for superior flavor.
150 g (5.3 oz) Three-Cheese Blend: Mozzarella, Cheddar, Monterey Jack.
200 g (7 oz) Roasted Red Pepper Purée: Adds color and sweetness.
1 tsp Sea Salt: Enhances flavors.
0.5 tsp Black Pepper: Freshly ground for depth.
30 g (1 oz) Breadcrumbs: Toasted for crunch.
2 tbsp Fresh Parsley: Chopped for freshness.

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Instructions

Cook Spaghetti: Boil spaghetti until al dente, drain, and rinse lightly.
Sauté Chicken: Sauté chicken strips with 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning until cooked through.
Create Sauce Base: Melt butter, sauté garlic, then simmer with heavy cream.
Incorporate Cheeses: Whisk in Parmesan and three-cheese blend until smooth.
Divide & Color Sauce: Divide sauce; stir red pepper purée into one portion.
Combine & Swirl: Toss spaghetti and chicken with plain sauce, swirl in red pepper sauce.
Serve & Garnish: Garnish with toasted breadcrumbs and parsley.

Notes

For a richer flavor, use chicken thighs. Adjust Cajun seasoning to your spice preference. Roasting your own red peppers enhances the flavor of the purée.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Pasta
Method: Sauté
Cuisine: Cajun

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1.5 cups
Calories: 650 kcal
Sugar: 15 g
Sodium: 800 mg
Fat: 30 g
Saturated Fat: 15 g
Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
Trans Fat: 1 g
Carbohydrates: 60 g
Fiber: 4 g
Protein: 40 g
Cholesterol: 150 mg