Description
Spicy Cajun chicken bites served with creamy rigatoni pasta for a flavorful and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 8 oz rigatoni pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the rigatoni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Season the chicken pieces with Cajun seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned and fully cooked, about 5-6 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese, black pepper, and salt. Cook until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Add the cooked rigatoni and chicken to the sauce. Toss to coat evenly.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of Cajun seasoning to control the spice level.
- For extra creaminess, add a splash of milk if the sauce thickens too much.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Cajun chicken, creamy rigatoni, spicy pasta, easy dinner recipe