Creamy Cajun Garlic Butter Chicken Rigatoni with Mozzarella & Parmesan
Indulge in a comforting bowl of Creamy Cajun Garlic Butter Chicken Rigatoni with Mozzarella & Parmesan. This delightful dish brings together a perfect blend of Cajun spices, tender chicken, and creamy cheese for a satisfying meal. With its rich flavors and velvety texture, it’s ideal for family dinners or entertaining guests. In just 35 minutes, you can create a hearty pasta dish that warms the soul. Customize it by adding your favorite vegetables or adjusting the spice level to suit your taste. Treat yourself to this delicious recipe any day of the week!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- Crushed red pepper flakes, to taste
- Rigatoni pasta
Instructions
- Cook rigatoni in salted boiling water until al dente (10–11 minutes). Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.
- Season chicken with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter with olive oil; sear chicken for 7–8 minutes until golden brown, adding half the garlic in the last minute.
- Remove chicken; in the same skillet, sauté remaining garlic for 30 seconds.
- Add heavy cream and simmer for 2–3 minutes until thickened.
- Stir in mozzarella and Parmesan until smooth; mix in cooked rigatoni and reserved water as needed for desired consistency.
- Serve topped with chicken and garnish with parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 250g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 140mg