Ingredients
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- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 pound spaghetti
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic
- 3 cups whole milk
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Optional: Red pepper flakes for extra heat
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to package directions; drain and set aside.
- Season chicken with Cajun seasoning and paprika. In a skillet, heat olive oil and cook chicken until browned (6–8 minutes). Remove chicken.
- In the same skillet, melt butter, sauté garlic, then whisk in flour to create roux.
- Gradually add milk and broth while whisking until smooth; bring to simmer.
- Stir in cream cheese and 1 cup mozzarella until melted. Season as desired.
- Return chicken to the skillet; simmer briefly.
- Add spaghetti and toss to coat in sauce.
- Top with remaining mozzarella; cover until melted.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 95mg