Description
Indulge in this creamy and flavorful Cajun chicken rotini dish, perfect for cozy evenings or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces rotini pasta
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup Velveeta cheese, cubed
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced chicken and sprinkle with Cajun seasoning. Sauté until the chicken is browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- In a separate saucepan, combine heavy cream, chicken broth, Velveeta, and Parmesan cheese. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until the cheeses melt and the sauce is creamy, about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic powder and season with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust seasoning as desired for extra spice or richness.
- In the skillet with the chicken, add the cooked rotini and pour the creamy cheese sauce over the top. Stir well to combine and ensure the pasta is evenly coated.
- Transfer to bowls and garnish with chopped parsley. Serve hot and enjoy the creamy goodness.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider marinating the chicken in Cajun seasoning for 30 minutes before cooking. Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg