Cajun Chicken Rotini with Mozzarella Garlic Butter Sauce
Cajun Chicken Rotini with Mozzarella Garlic Butter Sauce is a delightful fusion of creamy textures and bold flavors, perfect for a cozy family dinner or entertaining guests. This dish features tender chicken coated in zesty Cajun seasoning, tossed with rotini pasta, and enveloped in a luscious garlic butter sauce infused with rich mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Ready in just 35 minutes, it’s not only easy to prepare but also customizable to suit your taste preferences. Whether you serve it as a main course or alongside your favorite sides, this comforting pasta dish is sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- 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
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Boil pasta in salted water until al dente (9-10 minutes). Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain.
- Season chicken pieces with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil and 1 tbsp butter in a skillet; sear chicken for 7-8 minutes until golden brown. Add half the minced garlic in the last minute.
- Remove chicken; lower heat and add remaining butter and garlic to the skillet. Sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in heavy cream and simmer to thicken (2-3 minutes).
- Mix in mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses until melted.
- Combine cooked rotini with sauce; adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (230g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg