Garlic Parmesan Chicken Spaghetti in Creamy Cajun Three-Cheese Sauce — a rich, spicy, cheesy pasta dish with crispy golden chicken, garlicky goodness, and a velvety Cajun cream sauce. It’s indulgent, comforting, and absolutely loaded with flavor.
🍝 Garlic Parmesan Chicken Spaghetti with Cajun Three-Cheese Cream Sauce
Serves: 4–6
Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 30 min
Total Time: ~45 min
🧂 Ingredients:
🐔 For the Garlic Parmesan Chicken:
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1½ lbs chicken breast or thighs, cut into strips
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½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
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½ cup all-purpose flour
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp Cajun seasoning
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1 egg + 2 tbsp milk (for dredging)
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Salt & pepper to taste
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2–3 tbsp oil, for pan frying
🍝 For the Pasta:
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12 oz spaghetti or linguine
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Salted water for boiling
🧄 For the Creamy Cajun Three-Cheese Sauce:
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2 tbsp butter
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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1½ tsp Cajun seasoning (adjust to spice preference)
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1 cup heavy cream
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½ cup whole milk (or more cream if preferred)
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1 cup shredded mozzarella
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½ cup grated Parmesan
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½ cup shredded sharp cheddar
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Salt & pepper, to taste
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Optional: pinch of paprika or cayenne
👨🍳 Instructions:
1. Cook the Pasta:
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Boil spaghetti in salted water until al dente.
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Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain and set aside.
2. Prep & Cook the Chicken:
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Mix flour, Parmesan, garlic powder, Cajun seasoning, salt & pepper in a shallow bowl.
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Beat egg and milk in another bowl.
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Dredge chicken in egg wash, then coat in Parmesan-flour mix.
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Pan-fry in oil over medium heat until golden and cooked through (about 4–5 mins per side).
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Set aside and slice when slightly cooled.
3. Make the Cajun Cream Sauce:
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In the same pan, melt butter and sauté garlic for 30 seconds.
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Stir in Cajun seasoning and cook for 30 seconds more.
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Add heavy cream and milk; stir and simmer for 3–5 minutes.
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Stir in cheeses until melted and smooth.
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Season with salt, pepper, and extra Cajun seasoning to taste.
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Add a splash of reserved pasta water if too thick.
4. Bring It All Together:
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Toss cooked spaghetti in the creamy sauce until coated.
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Top with sliced Parmesan chicken.
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Garnish with fresh parsley, extra Parmesan, and a dash of paprika if desired.
🧄 Optional Add-ins:
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Sautéed mushrooms or spinach
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Roasted cherry tomatoes
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Crumbled bacon or andouille sausage for extra depth
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A squeeze of lemon for brightness
🔁 Want to Make It Lighter?
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Use half-and-half instead of heavy cream
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Bake or air fry the chicken instead of pan-frying
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Use whole-wheat or chickpea pasta
Let me know if you want this converted into a baked pasta casserole, low-carb version, or spicy shrimp variation!
