Cheesy Cajun Garlic Chicken Rotini: A Savory Skillet Delight
A delicious and creamy pasta dish with Cajun spices, chicken, and garlic.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces rotini pasta
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook rotini according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add diced chicken and Cajun seasoning, cooking until fully cooked.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for another minute.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and combined.
- Add the cooked rotini and mix until well coated.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of Cajun seasoning to taste.
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg