Description
Cheesy Cajun Garlic Chicken Rotini Skillet is a fast weeknight pasta with Cajun seasoned chicken, rotini, and a creamy garlic three cheese sauce. It is spicy, creamy, and ready in about 30 minutes.
Ingredients
12 oz rotini pasta
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite sized chunks
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
1 tbsp butter
5 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook rotini according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. Toss chicken with Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Cook chicken until browned and fully cooked, about 6 to 9 minutes. Remove and set aside.
4. Reduce heat to medium low. Melt butter in the same skillet, add minced garlic, and sauté 1 minute until fragrant.
5. Stir in chicken broth and heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
6. Add mozzarella, Parmesan, and cheddar. Stir until the sauce is smooth and cheesy.
7. Add cooked rotini and chicken back into the skillet and toss until well coated.
8. Simmer 2 to 3 minutes to blend flavors. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
For a milder dish, use less Cajun seasoning.
Keep heat low when melting cheese to avoid a grainy sauce.
Reheat leftovers with a splash of broth or cream to loosen the sauce.
- Prep Time: PT10M
- Cook Time: PT20M
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 840mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g