Description
A delightful dish that combines creamy textures with a kick of spice, featuring rigatoni pasta, Cajun chicken, and a rich mozzarella Alfredo sauce.
Ingredients
- Rigatoni pasta – 12 oz (about 340 g)
- Chicken breast – 1 lb (about 450 g), boneless and skinless
- Cajun seasoning – 2 tablespoons
- Garlic – 4 cloves, minced
- Heavy cream – 1 cup (about 240 ml)
- Mozzarella cheese – 1 cup, shredded (about 100 g)
- Parmesan cheese – 1/2 cup, grated (about 50 g)
- Olive oil – 2 tablespoons
- Fresh parsley – 1/4 cup, chopped (for garnish)
- Salt and pepper – to taste
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the rigatoni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Season the chicken breast with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, add the chicken, and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side. Remove from skillet and let rest before slicing.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium, add minced garlic, and sauté for about 1 minute. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in mozzarella and Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Add cooked rigatoni and sliced chicken to the skillet, tossing until well coated in the sauce. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if necessary.
Notes
- For a lighter option, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Swap chicken for shrimp or tofu for a different protein.
- Use gluten-free pasta if you have dietary restrictions.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the chicken and add more vegetables like bell peppers or spinach.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Cajun, Chicken, Rigatoni, Alfredo, Pasta, Spicy