Cajun Chicken Rigatoni

Cajun Chicken Rigatoni

Introduction

Cajun Chicken Rigatoni is the kind of dish that instantly warms you up, both with bold flavor and pure comfort. Creamy, slightly spicy, and packed with tender chicken, this pasta feels indulgent while still being simple enough for a busy weeknight. The Cajun seasoning adds just the right amount of heat and smoky depth, while the creamy sauce clings perfectly to the ridges of the rigatoni. It’s a recipe that brings restaurant-style flavor to your own kitchen and quickly becomes one of those meals everyone asks you to make again.

Ingredients

For the Chicken

• 680 g boneless, skinless chicken breast (1.5 lb), sliced into strips
• 15 ml olive oil (1 tablespoon)
• 10 g Cajun seasoning (2 teaspoons)
• 3 g paprika (½ teaspoon)
• 2 g garlic powder (½ teaspoon)
• Salt and black pepper to taste

For the Pasta

• 450 g rigatoni pasta (1 lb / 16 oz)
• Water and salt for boiling

For the Sauce

• 30 g unsalted butter (2 tablespoons)
• 1 small onion, finely diced (about 100 g / 3.5 oz)
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 240 ml heavy cream (1 cup)
• 120 ml chicken broth (½ cup)
• 60 g grated Parmesan cheese (½ cup / 2 oz)
• 5 g Cajun seasoning (1 teaspoon, or to taste)
• 2 g red pepper flakes (¼ teaspoon, optional)

Optional Garnish

• Fresh parsley, chopped
• Extra grated Parmesan

Directions