Description
Indulge in the creamy, flavorful delight of Cheesy Garlic Chicken Rotini in Cajun Cream Sauce. This dish brings together tender pieces of chicken and rotini pasta enveloped in a rich, cheesy sauce infused with aromatic garlic and zesty Cajun seasoning. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this comforting recipe is quick to prepare and sure to impress your family and friends. With its bold flavors and creamy texture, every bite offers warmth and satisfaction that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup cubed Velveeta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (for melting and sauce)
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook rotini in a salted pot of boiling water until al dente. Drain, reserving some pasta water.
- Season chicken with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. In a skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium-high heat. Sear chicken until golden brown.
- Add minced garlic during the last minute of cooking, then sprinkle mozzarella over chicken.
- In the same skillet, melt remaining butter; sauté garlic briefly. Pour in heavy cream and broth; bring to simmer.
- Whisk in cream cheese until smooth, then add Velveeta, mozzarella, and Parmesan until melted.
- Stir in Italian seasoning; combine with cooked rotini using reserved pasta water as needed for consistency.
- Serve topped with cheesy garlic chicken and garnish with parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 26g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 165mg