Description
Cajun Chicken Rotini with Mozzarella Garlic Butter Sauce is a vibrant, mouthwatering dish that effortlessly combines the kick of Cajun spices with the creaminess of a rich garlic butter sauce. This recipe features tender chicken and rotini pasta enveloped in a velvety blend of mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses, making it a perfect choice for family dinners or casual gatherings. In just 35 minutes, you can create a satisfying meal that’s sure to impress everyone at the table. Whether enjoyed on a weeknight or served at a special occasion, this dish is both comforting and bursting with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 12 oz rotini pasta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Crushed red pepper flakes to taste
- Fresh chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot and cook the rotini until al dente (9-10 minutes). Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
- Season chicken with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil and 1 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium-high heat, add chicken, and sear for 7-8 minutes. Stir in half of the minced garlic during the last minute. Remove from skillet.
- Lower heat, add remaining butter and garlic to the skillet, stirring until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in mozzarella and Parmesan until melted into a sauce.
- Season with Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and pepper.
- Toss cooked rotini into the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed for consistency.
- Serve hot topped with Cajun chicken and garnished with parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 130mg