Description
Experience comfort food at its finest with this Cheesy Cajun Garlic Chicken Rotini Skillet Recipe. This creamy, flavorful dish combines tender chicken and rotini pasta enveloped in a rich cheese sauce with a kick of Cajun seasoning and garlic. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners, it takes only 30 minutes to prepare—making it an ideal option for any occasion. With kid-approved flavors and a satisfying texture, this one-pot meal promises to delight everyone at the table. Serve it hot, paired with a fresh salad or warm bread, for a complete dining experience that will leave your taste buds craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 12 oz rotini pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
Instructions
- Cook rotini in salted boiling water until al dente; drain.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season chicken with Cajun seasoning and cook until browned, about 6–7 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet.
- In the same skillet, melt butter; sauté minced garlic for 1 minute. Stir in heavy cream and chicken broth; bring to simmer.
- Add cheeses; stir until melted and smooth.
- Combine cooked rotini and chicken into the sauce; simmer for an additional 2–3 minutes.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 350g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 150mg