SPICY GARLIC CHICKEN LINGUINE WITH CREAMY CAJUN CHEESE SAUCE šŸ”„šŸ

šŸ‘©ā€šŸ³Ā Directions:
1ļøāƒ£Ā In a medium bowl, toss chicken pieces with Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder until well-coated.
2ļøāƒ£Ā Heat olive oil in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add seasoned chicken and sear for 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
3ļøāƒ£Ā In the same skillet, melt butter. Add minced garlic and sautĆ© for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4ļøāƒ£Ā Pour in chicken broth, heavy cream, and diced tomatoes with juices. Stir together and bring to a gentle simmer.
5ļøāƒ£Ā Add uncooked linguine directly into the skillet, stirring to submerge. Cover and simmer for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
6ļøāƒ£Ā Once pasta is tender and sauce has thickened, stir in mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses until melted and creamy.
7ļøāƒ£Ā Return cooked chicken to skillet and toss to combine. Let everything warm through for 2–3 minutes.
8ļøāƒ£Ā Sprinkle with chopped parsley and red pepper flakes. Serve hot!
ā±Ā Preparation time: 15 minutes
ā±Ā Cooking time: 25 minutes
ā±Ā Total time: 40 minutes
šŸ”„Ā Calories: ~720 kcal per serving
šŸ½Ā Servings: 4

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