Description
Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of Cheesy Garlic Chicken Rotini in Cajun Cream Sauce—a dish that promises to impress family and friends alike. This creamy pasta masterpiece is a delightful blend of tender chicken, rotini pasta, and a luscious Cajun-inspired cream sauce that’s bursting with garlicky goodness. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this one-pot wonder ensures maximum flavor with minimal cleanup. With layers of melted cheeses and a hint of spice, it’s the ultimate comfort food that everyone will love.
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 Velveeta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 oz cream cheese
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Cook rotini in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, drain, and set aside.
- Season chicken with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and 2 tbsp butter over medium-high heat. Sear chicken until golden-brown and cooked through; remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, add remaining butter and garlic; sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth; whisk in cream cheese until smooth.
- Stir in Velveeta, mozzarella, and Parmesan until melted. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Toss cooked rotini with sauce; use reserved pasta water if needed for consistency.
- Serve chicken alongside rotini; garnish as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg