Creamy Cajun Chicken Bowtie Pasta with Garlic Cheese Sauce
Dive into this irresistible Creamy Cajun Chicken Bowtie Pasta with Garlic Cheese Sauce! This comforting dinner recipe combines tender blackened chicken, creamy garlic-Parmesan sauce, and perfectly cooked bowtie pasta for a bold and satisfying meal. Perfect for busy weeknights, cozy family dinners, or anyone craving hearty pasta dishes with a Cajun twist. Great for quick dinner ideas, easy recipes, and rich comfort food that never disappoints.
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Pasta Pot
- Wooden spoon
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 12 oz bowtie pasta
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes, optional
- salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry, rub with Cajun seasoning. Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear chicken on medium-high heat until golden and fully cooked. Remove and let rest.
- Boil bowtie pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter, sauté garlic until fragrant, add cream, and simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese until creamy.
- Slice chicken and arrange over pasta. Pour sauce on top and garnish with parsley and optional red pepper flakes.
Notes
For a thicker sauce, simmer an extra 2–3 minutes to reduce.
Add a splash of pasta water if the sauce becomes too thick when reheating.
Add a splash of pasta water if the sauce becomes too thick when reheating.
Nutrition
Calories: 615kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 36gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 730mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2.5mg
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