Description
A delightful pasta dish combining Cajun spices, tender chicken, and a creamy sauce, perfect for any night.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rigatoni pasta
- 2 chicken breasts, diced
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan
- 1 tbsp butter
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Season the chicken pieces with Cajun seasoning.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the chicken and cook until golden brown.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
- Stir in the butter, then pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth. Let it simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Mix in the parmesan cheese and stir until the sauce thickens.
- Add the cooked rigatoni and toss until well coated.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
For more heat, add extra Cajun seasoning or a pinch of cayenne pepper. You can also customize with vegetables like bell peppers or spinach.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: pasta, Cajun chicken, creamy sauce, rigatoni, one-pan meal