Cajun Chicken Rotini with Mozzarella Garlic Butter Sauce
Cajun Chicken Rotini with Mozzarella Garlic Butter Sauce is a tantalizing dish that combines the creamy richness of cheese with the bold, spicy flavors of Cajun seasoning. This comforting pasta dish is quick to prepare, making it an excellent choice for busy weeknights or special gatherings. With tender chicken pieces coated in a luscious garlic butter sauce and enveloped in spirals of rotini, it promises to delight both family and friends alike. This one-pot wonder minimizes cleanup while delivering maximum flavor, ensuring you can enjoy your meal without hassle.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 12 oz rotini pasta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot. Cook rotini until al dente (about 9-10 minutes). Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.
- Season chicken with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 7-8 minutes until golden brown. Add half the garlic in the last minute. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Lower heat; add remaining butter and garlic to the skillet. Sauté until fragrant (30 seconds).
- Pour in heavy cream; simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in mozzarella and Parmesan until melted into a sauce.
- Season sauce with Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
- Toss cooked rotini in the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed for consistency.
- Serve hot topped with chicken and garnished with parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 110mg