Description
A comforting and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken, rotini pasta, and a creamy cheese sauce with a spicy Cajun kick.
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
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the rotini according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Toss the chicken with Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper, then add to the skillet. Cook for 6–7 minutes until browned and fully cooked, then remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic for 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, bringing to a gentle simmer. Stir in mozzarella, Parmesan, and cheddar cheeses until smooth and fully melted.
- Add the cooked rotini and chicken back to the skillet, tossing to coat evenly in the sauce. Allow to simmer for 2–3 minutes to meld flavors.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and extra cheese if desired. Serve hot!
Notes
For added heat, consider incorporating cayenne pepper or jalapeños. Use freshly grated cheese for a better melt.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Cajun chicken, pasta, skillet dinner, cheesy, comfort food
