Description
Turn up the heat and the comfort with this irresistible Bowtie Pasta with Creamy Cajun Chicken and Mozzarella Cheese Sauce. This quick dinner idea brings together smoky Cajun-spiced chicken, silky mozzarella cream sauce, and perfectly al dente bowtie pasta in one dish that’s rich, satisfying, and incredibly flavorful. Whether you’re looking for easy dinner recipes, cozy comfort food, or creamy pasta dishes to please a crowd, this one ticks all the boxes for food lovers who crave bold flavor and indulgent textures. It’s great for meal prep, perfect for weeknight dinners, and sure to become one of your favorite dinner ideas.
Ingredients
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
8 oz bowtie pasta (farfalle)
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Pat dry chicken breasts and coat evenly with Cajun seasoning on both sides.
2. Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Sear the chicken for 5–7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
4. Cook bowtie pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water and drain.
5. In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
6. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
7. Gradually stir in mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses until melted and smooth.
8. Season with a bit of extra Cajun spice, salt, and pepper to taste.
9. Toss in cooked pasta, adding reserved pasta water as needed to loosen sauce.
10. Slice chicken and place on top of pasta. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Use freshly grated cheese for the smoothest sauce.
Add spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for extra texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: bowtie pasta, creamy chicken, cajun pasta, mozzarella sauce