Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Cheesy Garlic Chicken Rotini in Cajun Cream Sauce. This creamy pasta dish combines tender chicken, a medley of rich cheeses, and a zesty Cajun-inspired cream sauce that will elevate any family dinner or gathering. With its bold flavors and comforting textures, every bite promises a satisfying experience. Perfect for busy weeknights, this one-pot wonder is ready in just 30-35 minutes, making meal prep a breeze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 12 oz rotini pasta
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup cubed Velveeta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Chopped parsley or dried herbs for garnish
Instructions
- Boil rotini in salted water until al dente; reserve ½ cup pasta water before draining.
- Season chicken with Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil and 2 tbsp butter in a skillet; sear chicken until golden brown.
- Add minced garlic and half the mozzarella; melt and keep warm.
- Prepare sauce with remaining butter, garlic, heavy cream, broth, and cheeses until smooth.
- Toss cooked rotini into the sauce; adjust consistency with reserved pasta water.
- Serve chicken alongside rotini; garnish as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 47g
- Saturated Fat: 27g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 165mg