Description
A creamy and spicy Cajun Garlic Butter Chicken Rigatoni in Cheesy Alfredo Sauce recipe packed with bold flavor. Made with tender chicken, garlic butter, and rich Alfredo sauce for a comforting dinner the whole family will love. Perfect for easy weeknight meals or indulgent pasta nights.
Ingredients
1 pound rigatoni pasta
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
3 tablespoons salted butter
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
4 ounces cream cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
1. Boil a large pot of salted water and cook rigatoni until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. Cut chicken breasts into strips and season with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
3. In a skillet, heat olive oil and cook chicken until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
4. In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant.
5. Add heavy cream and cream cheese, stirring until smooth.
6. Stir in Parmesan and mozzarella until melted into a creamy sauce.
7. Return rigatoni and chicken to skillet. Toss to coat in sauce.
8. Add pasta water if needed to thin the sauce.
9. Garnish with chopped parsley and more Parmesan before serving.
Notes
Use freshly shredded cheeses for best melt and texture.
For less heat, reduce Cajun seasoning or use a mild blend.
Add spinach, mushrooms, or bell peppers for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 785
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 910mg
- Fat: 47g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 170mg