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A bowl of rigatoni pasta with Cajun chicken and creamy alfredo sauce topped with parsley
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Cajun Garlic Butter Chicken Rigatoni in Cheesy Alfredo Sauce

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 850kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 lb rigatoni pasta
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic , minced
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 teaspoon sal t
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  • Boil a large pot of salted water and cook rigatoni according to package directions until al dente.
  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter.
  • Season chicken cubes with Cajun seasoning and sear in the skillet until golden brown and cooked through, approximately 6-8 minutes.
  • Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, melt remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and sauté minced garlic for 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Whisk in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
  • Gradually stir in Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses until melted and the sauce is smooth.
  • Season sauce with salt and black pepper to taste.
  • Add cooked rigatoni and chicken back into the skillet, tossing to coat thoroughly in the sauce.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.