Description
A creamy, indulgent one-skillet meal featuring rotini pasta, juicy chicken, and a rich blend of cheese and Cajun spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts (cut into bite-sized chunks)
- 12 oz Rotini Pasta (or substitute with penne, farfalle, or fusilli)
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (or canola/vegetable oil)
- 2 tablespoons Cajun Seasoning (or milder spice mix)
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder (or fresh minced garlic)
- 1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder (optional)
- Salt and Pepper (to taste)
- 4 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon Butter (or olive oil for dairy-free)
- 1 cup Heavy Cream (or light/coconut cream)
- 1/2 cup Chicken Broth (or vegetable broth for vegetarian option)
- 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese (shredded)
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese (grated)
- 1/2 cup Cheddar Cheese (shredded)
- 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil a large pot of salted water, add rotini, and cook until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, add chicken chunks, and season. Cook until golden, about 5-7 minutes.
- Infuse Garlic: Stir in minced garlic and butter, cooking until fragrant.
- Make the Sauce: Add heavy cream and chicken broth; simmer until thickened.
- Add the Cheese: Lower the heat and stir in mozzarella, Parmesan, and cheddar until melted.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Fold in cooked rotini, adding reserved pasta water if necessary to adjust sauce consistency.
- Garnish and Serve: Top with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
Make ahead by preparing chicken and sauces ahead of time. Customize with additional veggies for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg