Description
A one-pan meal that combines juicy chicken, flavorful Cajun spices, and creamy cheeses, perfect for cozy nights or busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Chicken Breasts
- 8 ounces Rotini Pasta
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 tablespoon Cajun Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper
- 2 cloves Garlic (Minced)
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 1 cup Chicken Broth
- 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese
- ½ cup Cheddar Cheese
- ¼ cup Fresh Parsley
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Season the chicken breasts with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked. Remove the chicken and let it rest.
- In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring well. Let it simmer for a few minutes.
- Add all the cheeses to the sauce, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Slice the cooked chicken and return it to the skillet. Add the cooked rotini pasta and toss everything together until well combined.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, replace chicken with chickpeas or mushrooms and use vegetable broth. Adjust spice levels according to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Cajun chicken, skillet dinner, creamy pasta