Description
Cajun Chicken Rotini with Mozzarella Garlic Butter Sauce is a mouthwatering dish that combines tender chicken, spiraled pasta, and a rich, creamy sauce infused with Cajun spices. Perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, this recipe is not just a meal but an experience that tantalizes your taste buds. The bold flavors of Cajun seasoning meld beautifully with mozzarella and garlic butter, creating a comforting dish that’s both satisfying and simple to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 12 oz rotini pasta
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 4 cloves garlic
- Cajun seasoning to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot; cook rotini until al dente (9-10 minutes). Drain, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.
- Season chicken pieces with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil and 1 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium-high heat; sear the chicken for 7-8 minutes until golden brown. Add half the minced garlic in the last minute.
- Lower heat; add remaining butter and garlic to the skillet, sauté for 30 seconds.
- Pour in heavy cream; simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in mozzarella and Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Combine cooked rotini with sauce; adjust consistency using reserved pasta water as needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing/Boiling
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 110mg