Description

Cheesy Garlic Cajun Chicken Bowtie Pasta in Alfredo Sauce is a bold, creamy, and comforting pasta dinner featuring juicy Cajun-seasoned chicken, tender bowtie pasta, and a rich, garlicky Alfredo sauce. Perfect for cozy nights or weeknight meals when you want something truly satisfying in under 40 minutes.

Ingredients

2 large chicken breasts

8 oz bowtie pasta

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 ½ cups heavy cream

1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

2 tablespoons butter

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning

½ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. Boil salted water and cook bowtie pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.

2. Slice chicken breasts into strips and season with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.

3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken on each side for 4-5 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove and keep warm.

4. In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds to 1 minute.

5. Lower the heat and pour in heavy cream. Stir to combine, then whisk in Parmesan cheese gradually. Let the sauce simmer and thicken.

6. Add cooked bowtie pasta to the sauce and stir to coat well.

7. Return sliced chicken to the skillet or arrange on top. Garnish with more Parmesan or parsley if desired.

Notes

Use freshly grated Parmesan for the smoothest, creamiest Alfredo texture.

You can swap in shrimp or rotisserie chicken for a quick variation.

Add spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for a veggie boost without extra cooking time.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Pasta Dinner
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American-Cajun

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 plate
Calories: 645
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 640mg
Fat: 36g
Saturated Fat: 20g
Unsaturated Fat: 13g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 42g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 39g
Cholesterol: 160mg

Keywords: Cajun pasta, Alfredo chicken pasta, bowtie pasta dinner