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Cajun Chicken Rotini

Cajun Chicken Rotini

Spice up your dinner with this Cajun Chicken Rotini recipe. Creamy, cheesy, and packed with bold flavors, it’s a quick and easy family favorite.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 750
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-size pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper
  • 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese for chicken topping
  • 12 oz rotini pasta
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup Velveeta cheese cubed
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese for sauce
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.5 cup reserved pasta water if needed
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley optional, for garnish

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Pot for boiling pasta
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Colander
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, toss the chicken pieces with Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated. Let sit for 10 minutes.
  2. Heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sear for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown. Sprinkle Parmesan on top in the final minute.
  3. Boil salted water and cook the rotini according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
  4. Melt remaining butter in the skillet, sauté garlic for 30 seconds, then add heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in Velveeta, mozzarella, and Parmesan until thick and creamy, adjusting with reserved pasta water if needed.
  5. Combine cooked rotini with the sauce, toss gently to coat, and simmer for 1-2 minutes. Plate with cheesy rotini and Cajun chicken, garnished with parsley.

Nutrition

Calories: 750kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 42gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 180mgSodium: 950mgPotassium: 650mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 10mg

Notes

This dish can be made ahead by prepping components like seasoned chicken and boiled pasta. For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream and reduced-fat cheese.
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