🍝 Cajun Chicken Rigatoni
Cajun Chicken Rigatoni is a creamy, spicy pasta dish combining tender chicken, rigatoni pasta, and a flavorful Cajun-seasoned sauce. It’s a popular comfort meal with a bit of Southern kick.
🐓 Main Ingredients
- Chicken – boneless, skinless breasts or thighs, sliced
- Rigatoni pasta – or other tubular pasta
- Vegetables – bell peppers, onions, garlic
- Cajun seasoning – paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, oregano
- Creamy sauce – heavy cream, half-and-half, or a mix with chicken broth
- Cheese – Parmesan or mozzarella for richness
👩🍳 Basic Cooking Method
- Cook pasta – Boil rigatoni until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Cook chicken – Season with Cajun spices and sauté until cooked through.
- Sauté vegetables – Onions, bell peppers, and garlic in the same pan.
- Make sauce – Add cream and a bit of chicken broth, simmer to thicken.
- Combine – Toss pasta and chicken in the sauce, sprinkle with Parmesan, and simmer briefly.
🍽 Serving Suggestions
- Garnish with fresh parsley or green onions
- Serve with garlic bread or a side salad
- Can be made spicier with extra cayenne or hot sauce
💡 Tips
- For extra depth, deglaze the pan with white wine before adding cream.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for a richer flavor.
- Leftovers can be reheated gently to keep the sauce creamy.
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