Description
Delight in the bold flavors of Cajun spices blended with creamy rigatoni for a comforting family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 8 ounces rigatoni pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the rigatoni pasta according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces and sprinkle with Cajun seasoning. Cook until browned and cooked through.
- Reduce the heat and add heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, stirring until combined and creamy.
- Add the cooked rigatoni to the sauce and toss to coat.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve garnished with chopped parsley.
Notes
For extra nutrition and flavor, consider adding vegetables like bell peppers or spinach. This dish can be made in one pan for easier cleanup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
