Description
Cheesy Garlic Chicken with Cajun Alfredo Bowties is a creamy and flavorful dish that brings comfort to your dinner table. Featuring tender chicken pieces coated in zesty Cajun seasoning and served over perfectly cooked bowtie pasta, this meal is elevated by a rich Alfredo sauce made with three types of cheese. Quick to prepare in just 30 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings with friends and family. The combination of cheesy goodness and bold flavors makes it a delightful centerpiece that will satisfy even the pickiest eaters.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 12 oz bowtie pasta
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 6 oz Velveeta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon Cajun seasoning (for the sauce)
- Fresh chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook bowtie pasta in salted boiling water for about 10-11 minutes until al dente; reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium-high heat. Add chicken seasoned with Cajun spices, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Sear until golden brown (8-10 minutes); set aside.
- In the same skillet, lower heat to medium and add more butter. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Stir in heavy cream and milk; simmer gently before adding Velveeta cheese cubes until melted.
- Mix in mozzarella and Parmesan until smooth; adjust seasoning with additional Cajun spice if desired.
- Combine cooked pasta with the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed for consistency.
- Plate the cheesy pasta alongside or beneath the chicken, garnish with parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 670
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 895mg
- Fat: 37g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 44g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
Keywords: For added nutrition, consider mixing in vegetables like spinach or bell peppers before serving. If you prefer a spicier dish, increase the amount of Cajun seasoning according to taste.