Creamy Cajun Chicken Rigatoni with Garlic Mozzarella Sauce
Creamy Cajun Chicken Rigatoni with Garlic Mozzarella Sauce is a mouthwatering dish that combines the bold flavors of Cajun spices with a rich, creamy sauce. This delightful pasta dish features tender chicken and hearty rigatoni, all enveloped in a luscious garlic mozzarella sauce that will leave your taste buds dancing. Perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests, it’s quick to prepare and sure to impress everyone at the table. With its irresistible flavor and comforting textures, this dish transforms any meal into a special occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 lb rigatoni pasta
- 4 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups whole milk
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, coat chicken pieces with olive oil and Cajun seasoning.
- Boil rigatoni in salted water until al dente; drain.
- Sauté seasoned chicken in a skillet until golden brown; set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Whisk in flour to create a roux; gradually add milk and broth until smooth.
- Stir in cream cheese and mozzarella until melted; season with salt and pepper.
- Mix in cooked rigatoni and chicken until well-coated.
- Transfer to an oven-safe dish, top with remaining mozzarella, and broil until bubbly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 100mg