Description
This Cheesy Cajun Garlic Chicken Rotini Skillet is a flavor-packed one-pan meal that combines tender chicken, al dente pasta, and a creamy, cheesy sauce with a kick of Cajun seasoning.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized chunks
For the Pasta:
- 12 oz rotini pasta
For the Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 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 (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the rotini until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Cook the chicken: Season chicken with Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook in a skillet until browned, then set aside.
- Make the sauce: In the same skillet, sauté garlic in butter, then add chicken broth and heavy cream. Stir in cheeses until melted.
- Combine & simmer: Add cooked pasta and chicken back to the skillet. Simmer to meld flavors.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and extra cheese. Serve hot.
Notes
- You can adjust the Cajun seasoning to suit your spice preference.
- Feel free to add in vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for extra nutrients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 730mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: Cheesy Cajun Garlic Chicken Rotini Skillet, one-pan meal, pasta recipe, creamy sauce, Cajun seasoning
