Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 8 ounces rigatoni pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the rigatoni according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a bowl, toss the chicken pieces with Cajun seasoning until evenly coated.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook until golden and cooked through.
- Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Pour in the heavy cream and add Parmesan cheese. Stir and let it simmer until thickened.
- Combine the cooked rigatoni with the creamy chicken mixture. Stir to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- Make sure not to overcook the chicken for best texture.
- You can substitute the heavy cream with a lighter alternative for fewer calories.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Gluten-free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg