Description
A warm and hearty dish featuring tender chicken, zesty Cajun spices, and creamy cheese sauce, perfect for cozy nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts (cut into bite-sized chunks)
- 12 oz Rotini Pasta (or substitute with penne, farfalle, or fusilli)
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (can replace with canola or vegetable oil)
- 2 tablespoons Cajun Seasoning (substitute with a milder spice mix)
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder (or fresh minced garlic)
- 1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder (omit if unavailable)
- Salt and Pepper (to taste)
- 4 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon Butter (or substitute with olive oil for dairy-free)
- 1 cup Heavy Cream (or light cream, coconut cream as alternatives)
- 1/2 cup Chicken Broth (or vegetable broth for vegetarian option)
- 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese (shredded)
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese (grated)
- 1/2 cup Cheddar Cheese (shredded)
- 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water and cook the rotini according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken, seasoning with Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 7-10 minutes.
- Add Garlic and Sauce: Lower heat, add minced garlic and butter to the skillet. Cook for an additional minute until fragrant. Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring to combine.
- Combine with Cheese: Gradually add mozzarella, Parmesan, and cheddar cheeses, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly. Fold in cooked rotini until evenly coated.
- Serve: Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Adjust seasoning based on spice tolerance. For a thicker sauce, add flour after cooking garlic before adding cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg