Description
Rigatoni in Cheesy Italian Herb Alfredo with Cajun Chicken is a creamy, flavorful pasta dinner featuring bold Cajun-spiced chicken, rich herb-infused Alfredo sauce, and perfectly cooked rigatoni. A comforting and satisfying pasta recipe perfect for weeknights or entertaining. Keywords: creamy rigatoni alfredo, Cajun chicken pasta, easy Alfredo dinner, herb Alfredo sauce.
Ingredients
340g rigatoni pasta
450g chicken breasts, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
1. Rub Cajun seasoning over chicken breasts until fully coated.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken 4-5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Let rest and slice.
3. In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Cook rigatoni until al dente. Drain and reserve 1 cup of pasta water.
4. In the same skillet, lower heat and melt butter. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
5. Pour in heavy cream. Stir in Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer 3-4 minutes.
6. Whisk in Parmesan until melted and smooth. Thin with pasta water if needed.
7. Toss rigatoni into sauce until fully coated.
8. Top with sliced Cajun chicken and garnish with extra Parmesan and herbs. Serve hot.
Notes
Use freshly grated Parmesan for the creamiest texture.
Add a splash of pasta water if sauce becomes too thick.
For more spice, double the Cajun seasoning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American-Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 710
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 41g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 160mg