Cheesy Cajun Garlic Chicken Rotini Skillet
A comforting one-pan dish featuring tender chicken, creamy garlic sauce, and zesty Cajun spices, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into cubes
- 12 oz rotini pasta
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente, drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat, add chicken and Cajun seasoning, cooking until golden brown and fully cooked, then set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Deglaze the pan with chicken broth, scraping up browned bits.
- Stir in heavy cream and simmer until slightly thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add mozzarella and Parmesan, stirring until melted and creamy.
- Return chicken and pasta to the skillet, tossing until well coated.
- Season with salt and pepper, cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
Avoid overcooking the chicken; use high-quality cheeses for the best results and adjust the spice level to your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 675
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
