Creamy Rigatoni Alfredo with Cajun Chicken Strips
Indulge in our creamy rigatoni alfredo with cajun chicken strips recipe! A flavorful delight that’s easy to prepare—give it a try today!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into thick strips
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup cubed Velveeta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Chopped parsley or dried herbs, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook rigatoni in salted boiling water until al dente; reserve some pasta water before draining.
- Season chicken strips with Cajun seasoning, then heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear chicken until golden brown.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic in remaining butter, then add heavy cream and chicken broth, bringing it to a gentle simmer.
- Whisk in cream cheese until smooth, then stir in cheeses until melted and thickened. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Toss cooked rigatoni in the sauce, adding reserved pasta water for desired consistency.
- Serve plated with Cajun chicken strips on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 150mg