Description
Bring bold flavor to your dinner table with this Creamy Parmesan Rotini with Cajun Garlic Butter Chicken. Juicy Cajun-seasoned chicken bites are seared until golden and tossed over a bed of rotini pasta drenched in a garlicky parmesan cream sauce. It’s comfort food that hits every craving: creamy, spicy, cheesy, and deeply satisfying. This easy recipe is perfect for dinner ideas, quick comfort food, and crowd-pleasing meals that feel like a treat without requiring hours in the kitchen.
Ingredients
12 oz rotini pasta
1 pound chicken breasts or thighs
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
3 cloves garlic minced
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
1⁄4 cup chopped parsley
1⁄2 teaspoon salt
1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the rotini until al dente, then drain and set aside. Save 1⁄2 cup of pasta water.
2. Season the chicken with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 5–7 minutes per side until cooked through. Remove and let rest.
3. In the same skillet, add butter and minced garlic. Sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
4. Pour in heavy cream and stir in parmesan cheese and reserved pasta water. Simmer until thick and smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Add chopped parsley, then toss in cooked rotini pasta until fully coated in sauce.
6. Slice the chicken and serve on top of the creamy pasta.
7. Garnish with extra parmesan and parsley if desired.
Notes
To make it spicier, add extra Cajun seasoning or a dash of cayenne pepper.
Swap parsley for basil or thyme for a flavor twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: creamy pasta, cajun chicken pasta, garlic butter chicken, parmesan rotini