Description
Spicy Cajun chicken bites served with creamy rigatoni pasta for a flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cubed
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 8 oz rigatoni pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season chicken with Cajun seasoning.
- Cook rigatoni according to package instructions.
- Heat olive oil in a pan and cook chicken until browned.
- Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Pour in heavy cream and simmer for 3 minutes.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Combine cooked rigatoni with the creamy sauce.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- Adjust Cajun seasoning for desired spice level.
- Use fresh Parmesan for best flavor.
- Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce thickness.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Cajun chicken, creamy rigatoni, spicy pasta