Description
Turn up the flavor with this Cheesy Garlic Cajun Chicken Bowtie Pasta in Alfredo Sauce — the ultimate dinner mashup. Juicy Cajun-seasoned chicken is pan-seared to perfection and served over creamy, garlicky bowtie pasta smothered in a rich homemade Alfredo sauce. It’s bold, cheesy, comforting, and done in just 30 minutes. Whether you’re looking for easy dinner ideas, a quick weeknight meal, or a new family favorite, this easy recipe delivers every time. Great for lovers of hearty food ideas, fast pasta dishes, and bold flavor!
Ingredients
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
8 ounces bowtie pasta
3 cloves garlic minced
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon olive oil
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley optional
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the bowtie pasta and cook until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving ½ cup of the pasta water.
2. Pat the chicken breasts dry and rub them with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and rest.
4. Lower heat to medium. In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic for 1–2 minutes.
5. Pour in heavy cream and stir, letting it simmer gently for 2–3 minutes.
6. Slowly add Parmesan cheese, stirring constantly until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
7. Stir in the cooked bowtie pasta and toss to coat evenly. Use reserved pasta water if needed to thin the sauce.
8. Slice the rested chicken and place on top of the pasta. Garnish with parsley if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
Let the chicken rest before slicing to keep it juicy and flavorful.
Use freshly grated Parmesan for the smoothest, creamiest Alfredo sauce.
Add pasta water gradually to loosen the sauce without making it runny.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: easy recipe, pasta dinner, Cajun chicken, bowtie pasta, Alfredo pasta, quick dinner