Spicy Cajun Chicken Rigatoni with Velveeta Garlic Cream Sauce
Turn up the heat on your dinner with this Spicy Cajun Chicken Rigatoni smothered in a Velveeta garlic cream sauce. This easy recipe combines tender chicken, perfectly cooked rigatoni, and colorful bell peppers in a luscious, cheesy sauce with a Cajun kick. Perfect for weeknight dinners or when you crave comfort food with a bold twist, this pasta is satisfying, flavorful, and sure to impress. Great for quick dinner ideas, creamy pasta lovers, and anyone looking for easy, flavorful meal inspiration.
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Pot for boiling pasta
- Wooden Spoon
Ingredients
- 450 g rigatoni pasta
- 500 g chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 250 g Velveeta cheese, cubed
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- salt, to taste
- black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry, cut into chunks, and season with Cajun seasoning and salt.
- Heat oil in a skillet, sear chicken until cooked through, then remove and set aside.
- Cook rigatoni in salted water until al dente, reserve some pasta water, drain.
- In skillet, melt butter, sauté garlic until fragrant, add bell peppers, and cook until softened.
- Stir in heavy cream and Velveeta, cook until smooth and creamy; thin with pasta water if needed.
- Add chicken and pasta to sauce, toss gently, simmer 2-3 minutes.
- Garnish with parsley and extra Cajun seasoning if desired; serve hot.
Notes
Use freshly minced garlic for maximum flavor. For a milder version, cut the Cajun seasoning in half and add extra cream.
Nutrition
Calories: 620kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 36gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 125mgSodium: 980mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 45IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 35mgIron: 18mg
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