Description
A creamy, flavorful dish featuring rotini pasta enveloped in a spicy Cajun garlic sauce and tender chicken, making it a perfect family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized chunks
- 12 oz rotini pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the rotini according to package instructions until al dente, typically around 8–10 minutes. Drain and set it aside.
- Cook the chicken: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Toss the chicken pieces in Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook the chicken in the skillet for 6–7 minutes, flipping occasionally until browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
- Make the creamy sauce: In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer. Stir in the mozzarella, Parmesan, and cheddar cheeses until melted into a smooth sauce.
- Combine & simmer: Return the cooked rotini and chicken to the skillet. Gently toss everything together, allowing the pasta and chicken to mingle in the sauce. Let it simmer for an additional 2–3 minutes.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and additional cheese if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
Feel free to customize with additional vegetables or proteins. Perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Cajun chicken, creamy pasta, skillet dinner, rotini recipe, comfort food