Description
Cajun Garlic Butter Chicken Rigatoni in Cheesy Alfredo Sauce is a bold, creamy pasta dish packed with Cajun spices, tender chicken, and a rich homemade Alfredo sauce. This comfort food recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners and delivers restaurant-style flavor with minimal effort.
Ingredients
16 oz rigatoni pasta
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
2 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp salted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 ½ cups heavy cream
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tbsp chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the rigatoni until al dente. Drain and reserve ½ cup pasta water.
2. Season chicken breasts with Cajun seasoning.
3. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high and sear chicken until golden and fully cooked. Remove and slice.
4. In the same skillet, lower heat and melt butter. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
5. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in Parmesan and mozzarella until fully melted. Season with salt and pepper.
6. Add rigatoni to the sauce. Stir in pasta water if needed to loosen.
7. Add sliced chicken back to the skillet and toss everything together.
8. Serve hot, topped with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
Use freshly grated cheese for best melt and flavor.
Adjust Cajun seasoning to your preferred heat level.
Don’t skip the pasta water—it’s the secret to silky sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 125mg