Cheesy Cajun Garlic Chicken Rotini (Print Format)

Creamy Cajun-spiced chicken and rotini tossed in a garlicky three-cheese sauce for a satisfying skillet dinner.

# Ingredients:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized chunks

→ Pasta

02 - 12 oz rotini pasta

→ Oil and Seasoning

03 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
04 - 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
05 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
07 - Salt to taste
08 - Pepper to taste

→ Garlic and Butter

09 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
10 - 1 tablespoon butter

→ Cream and Broth

11 - 1 cup heavy cream
12 - 1/2 cup chicken broth

→ Cheese

13 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
14 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
15 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

→ Garnish

16 - Fresh parsley, chopped

# Steps:

01 - Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil.
02 - Toss the chicken chunks with Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated. Sauté the seasoned chicken in the skillet for about 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until fully cooked and golden brown. Transfer cooked chicken to a plate and set aside.
03 - In the same skillet, melt the butter. Add minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute, until fragrant.
04 - Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth. Stir well, scraping up any bits from the bottom of the skillet. Bring the cream mixture to a gentle simmer, then add the mozzarella, Parmesan, and cheddar cheeses. Stir until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is smooth.
05 - Meanwhile, cook the rotini pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain the pasta.
06 - Add cooked pasta to the skillet, gently tossing to coat with the sauce. If the sauce is too thick, use some reserved pasta water to reach the desired consistency.
07 - Return the chicken to the skillet, combining with the cheesy pasta. Stir until everything is heated through.
08 - Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley before serving.