Cajun Chicken Rotini with Mozzarella Garlic Butter Sauce
Cajun Chicken Rotini with Mozzarella Garlic Butter Sauce is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings a taste of Louisiana right to your kitchen. This creamy pasta dish features tender chicken coated in zesty Cajun spices, enveloped in a luscious mozzarella garlic butter sauce that clings perfectly to each spiraled rotini. Ready in just 35 minutes, it’s an ideal choice for busy weeknights or special occasions. The combination of savory flavors and comforting textures makes this meal a family favorite, sure to impress both kids and adults alike.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 12 oz rotini pasta
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper
Instructions
- Cook rotini in boiling salted water until al dente (9-10 minutes). Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Season chicken with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. In a skillet with olive oil and 1 tbsp butter, sear the chicken until golden (7-8 minutes).
- Remove chicken; add remaining butter and garlic to the skillet. Sauté for 30 seconds.
- Stir in heavy cream; simmer for 2-3 minutes until thickened. Add cheeses and stir until melted.
- Mix in cooked rotini and toss to coat, adding reserved pasta water as needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 130mg