Ingredients
- Rigatoni pasta
- Chicken breast
- Cajun seasoning
- Garlic
- Mozzarella cheese
- Heavy cream
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook rigatoni pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Season chicken breast with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook chicken in the skillet until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken and slice.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add heavy cream and bring to a simmer, then stir in mozzarella cheese until melted and creamy.
- Combine the cooked rigatoni and chicken in the sauce, stirring to coat.
- Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, replace chicken with sautéed mushrooms or plant-based alternatives. Use pre-cooked chicken for a quicker meal.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg