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.