Description
A delicious and creamy pasta dish featuring Cajun garlic butter chicken and rigatoni in a cheesy Alfredo sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb rigatoni pasta
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 4 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the rigatoni pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.
- Add the diced chicken and sprinkle with Cajun seasoning. Cook until the chicken is browned and cooked through.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Add the grated Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and smooth.
- Combine the cooked rigatoni with the sauce and chicken, mixing well to coat.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of Cajun seasoning based on your spice preference.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half.
- This dish pairs well with a side salad or garlic bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Cajun Garlic Butter Chicken Rigatoni in Cheesy Alfredo Sauce