Description
A delicious and comforting recipe for Cajun Chicken Rigatoni in a creamy Cajun tomato Parmesan sauce. Tender chicken seasoned with Cajun spices served over rigatoni pasta coated in a rich and cheesy sauce.
Ingredients
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For the chicken:
- 1 1/2 lbs chicken breast, cut into thick pieces
- 4 tbsp butter
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Cajun tomato rigatoni:
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 3 tbsp butter
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup grated Parmesan
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the rigatoni: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the rigatoni until tender but still slightly firm. Reserve pasta water, then drain and set aside.
- Prepare the chicken: Season chicken with Cajun seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook in butter until golden and cooked through. Set aside and slice.
- Make the sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic. Add marinara sauce, then heavy cream and seasonings. Simmer until thickened.
- Add cheese and pasta: Stir in Parmesan and mozzarella until melted. Add cooked rigatoni and toss to coat.
- Serve: Plate the creamy rigatoni, arrange chicken on top, and garnish with parsley and red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 870
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 53g
- Saturated Fat: 30g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 46g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
