Creamy Cajun Chicken and Rotini
Enjoy a delightful meal with Creamy Cajun Chicken and Rotini that’s easy to make! Try this flavorful recipe today!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 12 oz rotini pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup cubed Velveeta cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup reserved pasta water (if needed)
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Season chicken strips with Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat. Sear chicken until golden-brown and cooked through.
- Cook rotini in salted water until al dente; reserve pasta water before draining.
- In the same skillet, melt remaining butter and sauté minced garlic. Add heavy cream and let simmer.
- Stir in Velveeta until melted; then mix in mozzarella and Parmesan until creamy.
- Toss cooked rotini in the sauce to coat well with the cheesy goodness.
- Serve with Cajun chicken on top and garnish with parsley if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
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