Cheesy Cajun Garlic Chicken Rotini Skillet Recipe
Experience a delightful culinary adventure with our Cheesy Cajun Garlic Chicken Rotini Skillet Recipe. This creamy dish combines tender pieces of chicken with a rich, zesty cheese sauce, all nestled on a bed of rotini pasta. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners, it promises an explosion of flavor in every bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 12 oz rotini pasta
- 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
Instructions
- Cook rotini in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and cook seasoned chicken until browned and cooked through; remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic. Add chicken broth and heavy cream, simmering gently.
- Stir in cheeses until melted and smooth. Combine with chicken and rotini; simmer briefly to meld flavors.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 125mg