Cheesy Garlic Chicken Rotini in Cajun Cream Sauce
Indulge in the delightful Cheesy Garlic Chicken Rotini in Cajun Cream Sauce, a perfect blend of creamy cheese and zesty Cajun spices. This comforting dish features tender chicken and rotini pasta smothered in a luscious cream sauce that’s both satisfying and quick to prepare.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup rotini pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Cajun seasoning
- garlic
- butter
Instructions
- Cook the rotini in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Season chicken with Cajun seasoning and sauté in olive oil and butter until golden brown.
- Add minced garlic and half of the mozzarella to the skillet to melt.
- In the same skillet, create a sauce with heavy cream, chicken broth, softened cream cheese, and remaining cheeses until thickened.
- Toss cooked rotini into the sauce; adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Serve with garnished parsley alongside the cheesy chicken.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 350g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 145mg