📝 Description
This Spicy Cajun Chicken Bowtie Pasta is loaded with juicy Cajun-seasoned chicken tossed in creamy cheesy Alfredo sauce with tender bowtie pasta for the ultimate comfort-food dinner.
😋 Flavor & Experience
Smoky Cajun spices, juicy chicken, silky Alfredo sauce, and gooey Parmesan-coated pasta. Creamy, spicy, cheesy, and incredibly satisfying.
🛒 Ingredients
🍗 Cajun Chicken
2 chicken breasts, sliced 🍗
1 tbsp Cajun seasoning 🌶️
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt & black pepper
🍝 Pasta & Sauce
300 g bowtie pasta (farfalle) 🍝
2 tbsp butter 🧈
3 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
2 cups heavy cream 🥛
1½ cups Parmesan cheese 🧀
½ cup mozzarella cheese
1 tsp paprika
½ tsp chili flakes 🌶️
Fresh parsley 🌿
👨🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
1. 🍝 Cook pasta
Boil bowtie pasta until al dente. Reserve a little pasta water.
2. 🍗 Cook Cajun chicken
Season chicken generously with Cajun seasoning and sear until golden and juicy.
3. 🧄 Build Alfredo sauce
Melt butter in a skillet, sauté garlic, then pour in heavy cream.
4. 🧀 Add cheese
Stir in Parmesan and mozzarella until smooth and creamy.
5. 🌶️ Season sauce
Add paprika, chili flakes, salt, and pepper.
6. 🍝 Combine
Add pasta and chicken to the sauce and toss until fully coated.
7. 🍽️ Serve
Garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan.
⏱️ Time
Prep: 10 min | Cook: 25 min | Total: 35 min
🔥 Nutrition (approx per serving)
Kcal: 860 | Protein: 46g | Servings: 4
