A delicious creamy Cajun chicken rigatoni dish made with tender chicken, flavorful spices, and a rich sauce mixed with pasta. Perfect for an indulgent meal!
1: Cook rigatoni in salted water according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
2: Pat dry and flatten the chicken breast. Season with salt, pepper, red chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, and Cajun seasoning. Drizzle with oil and mix until coated.
3: Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add chicken fillets and cook for 6 minutes per side. Add butter in the last 2 minutes; avoid overcooking.
4: Remove cooked chicken from the pan. Add onion and sauté for 30 seconds. Add garlic and mix. Add bell peppers and cook for 1 minute.
5: Add heavy whipping cream, seasoning (salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, Cajun seasoning, and Italian seasoning). Mix well.
6: Add mozzarella cheese and reserved pasta water; let sauce thicken. Add baby spinach, mixing until wilted.
7: Add cooked rigatoni to the sauce. Slice cooked chicken and add on top.
8: Sprinkle Parmesan cheese and garnish with chopped parsley.
