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Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta with Garlic Cheese Sauce
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Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta with Garlic Cheese Sauce

A rich and creamy Cajun-style pasta loaded with juicy chicken, rigatoni, and garlic cheese sauce. Baked to perfection for a cozy and flavorful meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 620
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Ingredients:
  • 1 pound rigatoni pasta
  • 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups milk
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese + extra for topping
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon chopped parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • Equipment
  • Large pot
  • Skillet
  • Baking dish (9x13)
  • Measuring spoons and cups
  • - Whisk
  • Knife & cutting board

Method
 

  1. - Instructions:
  2. Preheat oven to 375°F. Cook pasta al dente, drain, and set aside.
  3. Season chicken with Cajun seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  4. Heat 1 tbsp oil in skillet, cook chicken until browned and cooked through. Set aside.
  5. In same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant.
  6. Stir in flour to form a roux. Gradually whisk in milk and broth.
  7. Simmer sauce until slightly thickened. Add cream, cheeses, salt & pepper.
  8. Add pasta and chicken to sauce, stir well.
  9. Transfer mixture to baking dish. Top with extra cheese.
  10. Bake 10–15 minutes until bubbly and golden.
  11. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.

Notes

- Notes:
• Substitute pasta shapes like penne or fettuccine.
• For extra heat, add cayenne or chili flakes.
• Store up to 4 days or freeze up to 2 months.