Cajun Chicken Bites with Creamy Rigatoni
Cajun Chicken Bites with Creamy Rigatoni is a deliciously bold dish that marries the spicy goodness of Cajun-seasoned chicken with rich, creamy rigatoni pasta. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this recipe brings a delightful explosion of flavor and texture to your table. With tender bites of chicken enveloped in a luscious cream sauce, you’re guaranteed to impress your family and friends!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 oz rigatoni pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and toss with Cajun seasoning. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Boil salted water in a large pot and cook rigatoni until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and set aside, reserving some pasta water.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté the marinated chicken until golden brown and fully cooked (about 6-8 minutes). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth; let simmer.
- Combine cooked rigatoni and chicken into the skillet, tossing gently while adding reserved pasta water to achieve desired sauce consistency.
- Serve topped with Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 140mg