Description
Creamy Velveeta Rotini with Cajun Garlic Chicken Strips is a mouthwatering dish that combines the luscious creaminess of Velveeta cheese with the robust flavors of Cajun spices and tender chicken. Ideal for family dinners or casual gatherings, this recipe is not only quick to prepare but also delivers an unforgettable taste experience. With its delightful creamy sauce enveloping perfectly cooked rotini pasta, this dish promises to be a favorite on your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 12 oz rotini pasta
- 6 oz Velveeta cheese, cubed
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- 1. Cook rotini in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- 2. In a skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium-high heat. Sear chicken seasoned with Cajun spices until golden and cooked through. Remove and keep warm.
- 3. In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic in butter before adding heavy cream and milk. Bring to simmer.
- 4. Stir in Velveeta until melted; add mozzarella cheese to create a thick sauce.
- 5. Combine rotini with the sauce; let simmer for additional flavor infusion.
- 6. Serve topped with chicken strips and garnish if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet/Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 300g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 910mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 130mg