Cheesy Cajun Alfredo Pasta with Velveeta Chicken Linguine
A creamy and comforting pasta dish that combines Alfredo sauce with Cajun spices, featuring Velveeta cheese and tender chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound linguine pasta
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 8 ounces Velveeta cheese, cubed
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the linguine pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the chicken breasts over medium heat until cooked through, then remove and slice.
- In the same skillet, add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in Velveeta, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses until melted and smooth.
- Add sliced chicken and cooked linguine to the sauce, tossing to combine.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
Always taste the sauce before serving; adjust seasoning as needed. You can add more Cajun spice for extra heat or use a milder blend for less spice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg