Rich, spicy, and ultra cheesy — this Cajun chicken rigatoni is coated in a silky three-cheese cream sauce with bold seasoning and tender juicy chicken in every bite.
🧾 Ingredients
12 oz rigatoni pasta 🍝
2 chicken breasts (cubed or sliced) 🍗
2 tbsp butter or olive oil
1 tbsp Cajun seasoning 🌶️
1 tsp garlic powder
Salt & black pepper to taste
4 cloves garlic (minced) 🧄
1 cup heavy cream 🥛
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup cheddar cheese 🧀
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese 🧀
1/2 cup parmesan cheese 🧀
1 tbsp cream cheese (optional)
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
Fresh parsley for garnish 🌿
👨🍳 Instructions
1. 🍝 Cook the pasta
Boil rigatoni until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. 🍗 Cook the chicken
Season chicken with Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Sear in butter or oil until golden and fully cooked.
3. 🧄 Add garlic
Stir in garlic and cook for 30–60 seconds until fragrant.
4. 🥣 Build the sauce
Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Simmer for 3–4 minutes.
5. 🧀 Melt the cheeses
Add cheddar, mozzarella, parmesan, cream cheese, and smoked paprika. Stir until smooth and velvety.
6. 🍝 Combine everything
Add cooked rigatoni and toss until fully coated in the creamy Cajun cheese sauce.
7. 🍽️ Serve
Garnish with parsley and extra parmesan before serving hot.
😋 Description
Creamy Three-Cheese Cajun Chicken Rigatoni is bold, velvety, cheesy, and packed with spicy Cajun flavor. Every forkful is loaded with juicy chicken and rich creamy sauce for the ultimate comfort pasta.
❓ Question
Would you add extra Cajun spice 🌶️ or extra cheese 🧀?
