Description
This Creamy Cajun Chicken Bowtie Pasta with Garlic Cheese Sauce blends bold spice with luscious cheese into one irresistible dinner. Juicy Cajun-spiced chicken sits atop tender bowtie pasta coated in a garlic-kissed, ultra-creamy sauce. Ideal for a comforting weeknight meal or an impressive weekend dinner.
Ingredients
12 oz bowtie pasta
2 large chicken breasts
2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
4 oz cream cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tbsp butter
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
1. Season both sides of chicken breasts with Cajun seasoning.
2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil and sear the chicken for 5–7 minutes per side until golden and fully cooked. Set aside to rest.
3. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook bowtie pasta until al dente, then drain and set aside.
4. In the same skillet used for the chicken, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
5. Reduce heat to medium-low. Stir in heavy cream and cream cheese. Whisk continuously until smooth.
6. Gradually add shredded mozzarella and Parmesan, whisking until melted and creamy. Add a pinch of Cajun seasoning and salt to taste.
7. Toss the cooked pasta into the sauce, stirring until fully coated.
8. Slice the rested chicken and lay over the pasta. Garnish with parsley if desired.
9. Serve immediately with garlic bread or a green salad.
Notes
For spicier pasta, add an extra 1/4 tsp of Cajun seasoning to the sauce.
Use freshly grated Parmesan for a smoother melt and richer flavor.
To keep the sauce creamy when reheating, stir in a tablespoon of milk or cream before warming.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American-Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 39g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: Cajun chicken pasta, creamy garlic pasta, cheesy bowtie chicken