Creamy Cajun Chicken Rigatoni with Garlic Butter Sauce
Indulge in the rich flavors of Creamy Cajun Chicken Rigatoni with Garlic Butter Sauce, a dish that combines bold Cajun spices with a velvety cheese sauce to create a truly satisfying meal. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy date nights, this delightful pasta dish features tender chicken sautéed in garlic butter, enveloped in a creamy sauce made from Velveeta, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses. With its easy preparation and robust taste, this recipe will quickly become a favorite in your household. Serve it alongside a fresh salad or crusty bread for a complete dining experience that will impress your guests and leave them asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup cubed Velveeta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Chopped parsley or dried herbs, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook rigatoni in salted boiling water until al dente; reserve pasta water.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and butter; season chicken with Cajun seasoning, then sear until golden.
- Add minced garlic and half of the Velveeta cheese until melted over the chicken.
- Prepare sauce by melting butter in the same skillet, adding remaining garlic, followed by cream and broth; whisk in cream cheese until smooth.
- Stir in remaining cheeses until thickened; combine with rigatoni and adjust with reserved pasta water.
- Plate the rigatoni topped with cheesy Cajun chicken and garnish as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 120mg