Description
Indulge in a deliciously creamy Cajun chicken and mozzarella cheese sauce paired with bowtie pasta for a satisfying meal that’s bursting with flavor.
Ingredients
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Main ingredients:
- 230g bowtie pasta (farfalle)
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter (plus more if needed)
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley or basil (for garnish)
Instructions
- Coat and marinate chicken: Pat chicken breasts dry and coat with Cajun seasoning, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Let rest for 10–15 minutes.
- Cook pasta: Cook bowtie pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and reserve ½ cup of pasta water.
- Sear chicken: In a skillet, heat olive oil and butter, sear chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and rest before slicing.
- Make sauce: In the same skillet, sauté garlic, pour in heavy cream, bring to a simmer, add mozzarella gradually, stir until smooth.
- Season and combine: Season sauce, toss in pasta, stir to coat evenly, simmer 1–2 minutes.
- Serve: Plate pasta, top with sliced Cajun chicken, garnish with parsley and optional Parmesan. Serve hot.
Notes
- Use freshly shredded mozzarella for the smoothest, creamiest sauce.
- Let your chicken rest before slicing to keep it juicy.
- A splash of pasta water can fix an overly thick or tight sauce instantly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg