Description
Cajun Garlic Chicken Rotini is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines succulent chicken, tender rotini pasta, and a rich garlic cream sauce spiced with Cajun seasoning. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in, this recipe delivers a comforting yet exciting dining experience. Enjoy the satisfying aroma as it fills your kitchen and impress your guests with this easy-to-make meal that can be customized to suit any palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz rotini pasta
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning (adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta in salted boiling water until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and cook diced chicken until golden brown and cooked through (6-8 minutes). Season with salt.
- Add minced garlic and Cajun seasoning to the skillet; stir for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream, scraping the pan's bottom. Simmer until slightly thickened while stirring frequently.
- Toss in cooked rotini and grated Parmesan cheese until well combined and creamy.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 770mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 110mg