Ingredients
1 tablespoon oil
2 tablespoons salted butter
1/2 red onion, finely diced
1 lb. chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning (adjust to taste for spiciness)
1 teaspoon salt (optional)
1 teaspoon pepper
4 garlic cloves, diced (can substitute 1/2 to 1 teaspoon garlic powder)
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 1/2 cups heavy cream (can substitute half-and-half for a thinner sauce)
1/2 to 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 red or orange pepper (optional)
Fresh Italian parsley, chopped for garnish
8 ounces pasta (preferably fresh fettuccine or farfalle)
Instructions
1-Getting started with Creamy Rigatoni Alfredo Cajun is straightforward and fun. Begin by heating a large skillet over medium heat and adding the oil and butter. SautΓ© the onions for 3-4 minutes until they soften, building a tasty base for the rest.
2-Next, add the chicken pieces and cook for 7-8 minutes until fully done, stirring often. If you choose to include the red or orange pepper, add it here for extra color and crunch. Then mix in the garlic, Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper to coat the chicken well.
3-While the chicken cooks, boil salted water in a pot and cook the pasta as per package instructions. Once done, drain it and set it aside. Pour the chicken broth and heavy cream into the skillet, letting it thicken for about 5 minutes before stirring in the Parmesan cheese gradually.
4-Finally, toss the cooked pasta into the sauce to coat everything evenly. Adjust the seasoning if needed and garnish with fresh Italian parsley. This step-by-step process, including prep time of 10 minutes and cook time of 20 minutes for 5 servings, makes it simple for anyone to master.
Last Step:
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π Use fresh fettuccine or your favorite pasta for improved texture and flavor.
πΆοΈ Adjust the Cajun seasoning according to your preferred heat level.
π§ Fresh garlic is best, but garlic powder is an acceptable substitute.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: SautΓ©ing, Boiling
- Cuisine: Cajun, American
- Diet: Standard
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 893 mg
- Fat: 39 g
- Saturated Fat: 22 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 31 g
- Cholesterol: 160 mg
