Creamy Alfredo Chicken Rotini with Cajun Butter Drizzle
Creamy Alfredo Chicken Rotini with Cajun Butter Drizzle is a delicious pasta dish that combines rich and creamy flavors with a hint of spice. This meal is perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in, and it’s quick to prepare, taking only 30 minutes from start to finish. The tender rotini pasta is coated in a luscious Alfredo sauce made with a blend of cheeses and finished off with a zesty Cajun butter drizzle that elevates the flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 12 oz rotini pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 6 oz Velveeta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Cajun seasoning
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook rotini in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and butter, then sear the seasoned chicken until golden brown.
- Melt remaining butter, sauté garlic, add cream and cheeses, stirring until smooth.
- Combine cooked rotini with the sauce; adjust consistency with reserved pasta water.
- Prepare Cajun butter drizzle by melting additional butter mixed with Cajun seasoning.
- Serve the pasta topped with chicken and drizzle over the Cajun butter; garnish with parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg