Description
Creamy Cajun Garlic Chicken Bowties with Cheesy Alfredo Sauce is a delightful dish that brings bold flavors and comfort to your dinner table. This creamy pasta recipe features tender chicken marinated in zesty Cajun spices, all enveloped in a rich and cheesy Alfredo sauce. Quick to prepare in just 30 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings with family and friends. The combination of garlic and spices creates a savory experience that will tantalize your taste buds, making this dish a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 10–11 oz bowtie (farfalle) pasta
- 2 cups milk
- 2 ⅔ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 ⅔ tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 ⅓ tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 ⅓ tbsp olive oil
- 1 ⅓ tbsp butter
- ⅔ tsp smoked paprika
- ⅓ tsp black pepper
- ⅓ tsp garlic powder
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Cook bowtie pasta in salted boiling water until just tender. Drain and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, coat chicken cubes with olive oil, Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, black pepper, and minced garlic.
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium-high heat; cook the seasoned chicken until golden brown and fully cooked. Set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter for the Alfredo sauce, whisk in flour for one minute, then gradually add milk and heavy cream while whisking until thickened.
- Stir in mozzarella cheese and garlic powder until melted into a smooth sauce. Adjust salt to taste.
- Add cooked pasta and chicken to the sauce; toss to combine thoroughly.
- Serve warm with optional garnishes like chopped parsley or crushed red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 125mg