Description
Indulge in a decadent meal with this Cajun Garlic Butter Rotisserie Chicken paired with Creamy Four Cheese Rigatoni. The tender chicken is infused with Cajun spices and garlic butter, while the rigatoni is smothered in a luscious four cheese sauce.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 1 whole rotisserie chicken, shredded
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
For the Rigatoni:
- 1 lb rigatoni pasta
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 4 oz creamy melting cheese cubes
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 oz provolone cheese, shredded
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Rigatoni: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the rigatoni and cook until tender with a slight bite according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Cajun Garlic Butter Chicken: Place a large skillet over medium heat and melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Season the Chicken: Add the shredded rotisserie chicken to the skillet. Sprinkle in the Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Toss well so the chicken becomes coated in the garlic butter and spices. Cook for 3–4 minutes until heated through, then transfer to a plate.
- Start the Cream Sauce: In another large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook briefly until fragrant.
- Add the Cream: Pour in the heavy cream and stir gently while it begins to warm and lightly simmer.
- Melt the Cheeses: Add the creamy cheese cubes and stir until they melt smoothly into the cream.
- Finish the Four Cheese Sauce: Stir in the mozzarella, provolone, and Parmesan cheese. Continue mixing until the sauce becomes thick, creamy, and smooth.
- Season the Sauce: Add salt and black pepper to taste.
- Combine with Pasta: Add the cooked rigatoni to the skillet and toss gently until every piece of pasta is coated in the rich four cheese sauce.
- Serve the Dish: Plate the creamy rigatoni and serve the Cajun garlic butter rotisserie chicken alongside it.
- Garnish: Sprinkle chopped parsley and extra Parmesan cheese over the top before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 900 kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 55g
- Saturated Fat: 32g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
