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Cajun Chicken Tortellini in Three-Cheese Sauce

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This creamy Cajun chicken pasta combines tender, seasoned chicken with a rich garlic cream sauce loaded with cream cheese, mozzarella, and parmesan. The result is a bold, velvety dish with smoky Cajun flavor and indulgent cheesiness — perfect for a satisfying dinner.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients

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Chicken and seasoning

1 lb chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces

2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning

2 tablespoons olive oil

Creamy sauce

4 tablespoons butter

4 cloves garlic, minced

3 cups heavy cream

8 oz cream cheese, softened

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

1 cup shredded parmesan cheese

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Pasta

12 oz pasta (penne, rotini, or fettuccine)

Salt, for boiling water

Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Toss the chicken pieces with Cajun seasoning until evenly coated.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through. Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.

In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add the butter. Once melted, stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Add the softened cream cheese and whisk until smooth and fully incorporated.

Stir in mozzarella, parmesan, smoked paprika, and black pepper. Continue stirring until the cheeses melt and the sauce becomes thick and creamy.

Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and stir to coat in the sauce.

Add the drained pasta to the skillet and toss until everything is well combined and heated through.

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot.

  • Author: Ina Cripple
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes