Description
Craving something creamy, cheesy, and bursting with bold Cajun flavor? This Creamy Cajun Chicken Bowtie Pasta with Garlic Cheese Sauce is your new go-to for an easy dinner idea. Juicy Cajun-seasoned chicken meets velvety garlic cheese sauce over buttery bowtie pasta in this quick comfort food classic. Ideal for weeknights, date nights, or when you just need a rich, hearty, and easy recipe in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
1 lb chicken breasts
2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
12 oz bowtie pasta
1 cup heavy cream
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup diced tomatoes (optional)
Instructions
1. Season the chicken breasts generously with Cajun seasoning.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and let rest.
3. Cook the bowtie pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant.
5. Reduce heat and stir in the heavy cream, allowing it to simmer gently.
6. Add parmesan and mozzarella, stirring until melted and smooth.
7. Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to coat.
8. Slice the rested chicken and arrange on top of the pasta.
9. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and optional diced tomatoes.
10. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
Let the sauce thicken slightly before adding pasta to ensure it clings better.
For added kick, mix in a pinch of cayenne or red chili flakes to the sauce.
Leftovers are best reheated with a splash of milk to restore creaminess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 710
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 155mg