Garlic Cajun Chicken Cheesy Rigatoni in Velveeta Cream Sauce
Garlic Cajun Chicken Cheesy Rigatoni in Velveeta Cream Sauce is a comforting and flavorful dish that’s perfect for family dinners or gatherings. This creamy pasta dish combines tender chicken, zesty Cajun spices, and a rich, velvety cheese sauce, making it an instant favorite for both kids and adults. With just 30 minutes of preparation and cooking time, you can whip up a delicious meal that satisfies cravings while being easy to make. Serve this delightful rigatoni with a side salad or garlic bread for a complete meal experience that everyone will enjoy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 8 oz Velveeta cheese
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 3 cups whole milk
- 4 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook rigatoni in a large pot of salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Toss chicken with olive oil, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook seasoned chicken until golden brown and cooked through; remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic. Whisk in flour to create a roux. Gradually add milk, stirring until slightly thickened.
- Lower heat; add Velveeta and cream cheese until melted. Stir in mozzarella and Parmesan until smooth.
- Return chicken and rigatoni to the skillet; toss to coat in the creamy sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg