Description
Cajun chicken bites served with creamy rigatoni pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 ounces rigatoni pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season chicken with Cajun seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
- In a separate pot, cook rigatoni according to package instructions.
- In the skillet, add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Add Parmesan cheese and stir until melted.
- Combine cooked rigatoni with the creamy sauce and chicken.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Adjust spices to taste.
- Use chicken thighs for a juicier option.
- Substitute cream with a lighter alternative if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: cajun chicken bites, creamy rigatoni, pasta recipe