Creamy Cajun Chicken Rotini with Mozzarella Alfredo Sauce
Bring the bold flavors of the South to your dinner table with this creamy Cajun chicken rotini. Tender, golden-seared chicken is tossed with rotini spirals in a rich mozzarella Alfredo sauce, creating a dish that balances spice and creaminess perfectly. It’s a quick, easy dinner idea perfect for weeknights, but impressive enough for guests. A comfort food classic that doubles as a family-friendly crowd-pleaser, and one of the best easy pasta dinner ideas for busy nights.
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Pot for Pasta
- Tongs
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with Cajun seasoning on both sides.
- Heat olive oil and 1 tbsp butter in a skillet; sear chicken until golden and fully cooked. Set aside.
- Cook rotini pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; reserve 1 cup pasta water and drain.
- In the same skillet, melt remaining butter and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Stir in heavy cream; simmer gently. Add mozzarella and Parmesan until creamy and smooth.
- Add cooked rotini to sauce and toss to coat. Add pasta water as needed for creaminess.
- Slice chicken and place over pasta. Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency for extra creaminess. For a flavor boost, add a splash of white wine while sautéing garlic.
Nutrition
Calories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 36gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 780mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 10mg
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