Bowtie Pasta with Creamy Cajun Chicken and Mozzarella Cheese Sauce

Creamy, spicy, and utterly irresistible, this Bowtie Pasta with Creamy Cajun Chicken and Mozzarella Cheese Sauce is a weeknight dinner winner. Tender Cajun-seasoned chicken is seared to perfection, then nestled into bowtie pasta coated in a rich mozzarella cheese sauce. Perfect for anyone craving bold Louisiana-inspired flavors, this dish is a must-try if you love quick dinner ideas, comfort food, and creamy pasta recipes. Whether you’re cooking for family or enjoying a cozy dinner for two, this easy recipe is guaranteed to satisfy.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Course Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine American, Cajun

Servings servings

Calories 520 kcal

Equipment

Large Skillet
Pasta pot

Ingredients

250 g bowtie pasta (farfalle)
2 chicken breasts
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
3 cloves garlic minced
1 cup heavy cream
1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons chopped parsley (optional) for garnish
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Season and cook chicken with Cajun seasoning in a skillet until golden and fully cooked.
Cook bowtie pasta in salted water until al dente, reserve some pasta water.
Make creamy sauce by melting butter, sautéing garlic, adding heavy cream, then stirring in mozzarella cheese until smooth.
Toss pasta in sauce, adding pasta water if needed for consistency.
Slice Cajun chicken, serve over pasta, and garnish with parsley.

Notes

For extra creaminess, add more heavy cream or milk when reheating. Swap chicken with shrimp for a seafood variation.

Nutrition

Calories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 32gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 780mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 280mgIron: 2mg

Keyword bowtie pasta, Cajun chicken pasta, comfort food, creamy pasta, easy dinner recipe

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