Cajun Chicken Rotini with Mozzarella Garlic Butter Sauce
Cajun Chicken Rotini with Mozzarella Garlic Butter Sauce is a delightful combination of creamy textures and bold flavors, perfect for a weeknight dinner or special gathering. This dish features tender chicken seasoned with zesty Cajun spices, paired with spiral rotini pasta enveloped in a rich mozzarella garlic butter sauce. The creamy goodness coated on the pasta creates a comforting meal that promises satisfaction for every palate. Whether you’re cooking for family or entertaining friends, this recipe is sure to impress with its simplicity and deliciousness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 12 oz rotini pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot and cook rotini until al dente (9-10 minutes). Reserve ½ cup pasta water before draining.
- Season chicken pieces with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and 1 tbsp butter over medium-high heat. Sear chicken until golden brown (7-8 minutes) and stir in half of the garlic during the last minute. Remove from skillet.
- Lower heat to medium; add remaining butter and garlic to the skillet, sautéing until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream, simmering for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
- Stir in mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses until melted into a smooth sauce.
- Season sauce with Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper flakes (optional), salt, and pepper.
- Add cooked rotini to the skillet, tossing until well-coated with sauce. If needed, use reserved pasta water to adjust consistency.
- Serve hot garnished with fresh parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 130mg