Creamy Cajun Chicken Rigatoni with Garlic Butter Sauce
Creamy Cajun Chicken Rigatoni with Garlic Butter Sauce is a delightful blend of flavors that will elevate your dining experience. This dish features tender chicken pieces cooked to perfection, enveloped in a creamy garlic butter sauce infused with zesty Cajun spices. The combination of rigatoni pasta and ooey-gooey Velveeta cheese creates a comforting meal that’s perfect for family dinners or gatherings. Quick and easy to prepare in under 35 minutes, it’s customizable to suit your taste—add your favorite vegetables or switch up the protein for a personal touch. Serve it with a fresh salad or garlic bread for a complete and satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- 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
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup cubed Velveeta cheese, for sauce
- 1 cup Velveeta cheese, for melting over chicken
- 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 until al dente; reserve some pasta water.
- Season and sear chicken in olive oil and butter until golden-brown.
- In the same skillet, prepare the sauce by combining garlic, cream, broth, and cream cheese.
- Stir in the cheeses until melted and creamy; toss with rigatoni.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 90mg