Description
Creamy Cajun Chicken and Rotini is a delightful dish that combines the comforting qualities of creamy pasta with a spicy Cajun flair. This recipe features tender chicken strips and spiraled rotini enveloped in a luscious, rich sauce, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings. With its bold flavors and easy preparation, this meal is sure to impress your family and friends while satisfying your cravings for comfort food.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 12 oz rotini pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup cubed Velveeta cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup reserved pasta water (if needed)
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley, optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Season chicken strips with Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter. Sear chicken until golden brown (4–5 minutes per side) and fully cooked. Remove from skillet.
- Cook rotini in salted boiling water until al dente; reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In the same skillet, melt remaining butter over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in Velveeta until melted.
- Mix in mozzarella until thick and creamy; adjust consistency with reserved pasta water as needed.
- Toss cooked rotini into the sauce until evenly coated and serve with seared chicken on the side.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 39g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 140mg