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A white bowl filled with creamy Cajun chicken linguine topped with fresh parsley
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Velveeta Chicken Linguine with Spicy Cajun Alfredo

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 850kcal

Ingredients

  • 16 oz linguine pasta
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1.5 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
  • 8 oz Velveeta cheese, cubed
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup reserved pasta water
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook linguine according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
  • While pasta cooks, season the cubed chicken with 1/2 tablespoon of the Cajun seasoning.
  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Add the chicken and cook until browned and cooked through (about 6-8 minutes). Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  • Reduce skillet heat to medium. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter and the minced garlic. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Pour in the heavy cream and the remaining 1 tablespoon of Cajun seasoning. Bring to a gentle simmer.
  • Add the cubed Velveeta cheese to the skillet. Stir constantly until the cheese is completely melted and the sauce is smooth.
  • Incorporate the cooked chicken and the cooked linguine into the sauce. Toss to coat thoroughly. If the sauce is too thick, add the reserved pasta water 1 tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.
  • Season with black pepper and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.