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Gluten-Free Creamy Cajun Chicken Spaghetti with Garlic Mozzarella Sauce
*A rich, spicy, and cheesy pasta dish with tender chicken and a velvety garlic-mozzarella sauce—100% gluten-free and packed with flavor!*
🍝 Servings: 6 | ⏰ Prep Time: 15 mins | 🍳 Cook Time: 25 mins
📝 Ingredients
For the Pasta & Chicken:
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1 lb gluten-free spaghetti (or brown rice/quinoa pasta)
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1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
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2 tbsp olive oil
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2 tbsp Cajun seasoning (adjust for spice level)
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1 tsp garlic powder
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½ tsp salt
For the Garlic Mozzarella Sauce:
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4 tbsp butter (or dairy-free alternative)
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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3 cups whole milk (or unsweetened almond milk)
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1 cup chicken broth
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8 oz cream cheese, softened (or dairy-free cream cheese)
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2 cups shredded mozzarella, divided
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½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (or nutritional yeast for dairy-free)
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¼ tsp black pepper
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Optional: ½ tsp red pepper flakes for heat
Garnish:
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Fresh parsley or basil
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Extra Parmesan
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Cook the Pasta & Chicken:
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Cook GF spaghetti al dente (per package instructions). Drain and set aside.
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Toss chicken with Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, and salt.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Cook chicken until browned (5-6 mins). Remove and set aside.
2. Make the Sauce:
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In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté garlic until fragrant (~1 min).
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Whisk in milk and broth, then add cream cheese. Stir until smooth.
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Reduce heat to low. Add 1½ cups mozzarella and Parmesan, stirring until melted. Season with pepper (and red pepper flakes if using).
3. Combine & Bake (Optional for Extra Meltiness!):
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Preheat broiler. Toss pasta, chicken, and sauce in an oven-safe dish. Top with remaining ½ cup mozzarella.
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Broil 2-3 mins until bubbly and golden.
4. Serve:
Garnish with fresh herbs and extra cheese.
💡 Pro Tips:
✅ Gluten-free pasta tip: Rinse after draining to prevent stickiness.
✅ Extra creamy? Swap ½ cup milk for heavy cream.
✅ Meal prep: Stores well in the fridge for 3 days (reheat with a splash of milk).
🔥 Why You’ll Love It:
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Bold Cajun spice balanced by creamy mozzarella.
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No gluten, no problem—just comfort food perfection!
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One-pot option: Skip baking and mix everything in the skillet.
Dig in! 😋🍝
