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Cheesy Cajun Garlic Chicken Rotini Skillet

Irresistible Cheesy Cajun Garlic Chicken Rotini Skillet Recipe

A comforting Cheesy Cajun Garlic Chicken Rotini Skillet that blends creamy sauce with tender chicken and rotini pasta.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 620

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts Cut into bite-sized chunks
For the Pasta
  • 12 ounces Rotini Pasta Feel free to swap it for penne or fusilli
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can be replaced with another neutral oil
For the Spice Mix
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun Seasoning Adjust according to taste or substitute with taco seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Fresh minced garlic can be used for an extra kick
  • 0.5 teaspoon Onion Powder Optional if using fresh garlic and onions
  • to taste Salt and Pepper Essential for perfect seasoning
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 4 cloves Fresh Garlic Minced
  • 1 tablespoon Butter Can be omitted for a lighter dish
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Use light cream or coconut milk as alternatives
  • 0.5 cup Chicken Broth Vegetable broth works for a vegetarian option
For the Cheesy Goodness
  • 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese Feel free to replace with Gouda or Gruyère
  • 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Can also be swapped with Pecorino Romano
  • 0.5 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese Other options include Monterey Jack
For Garnish
  • to taste Fresh Parsley Chopped

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Large skillet

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Begin by boiling a large pot of salted water over high heat. Once boiling, add the rotini pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 8–10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Season chicken with Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Sauté for about 6–7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through, then remove from the skillet.
  3. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add butter. Once melted, add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine. Bring to a gentle simmer and gradually stir in mozzarella, Parmesan, and cheddar until smooth.
  4. Add the cooked rotini and chicken back to the skillet. Toss gently to coat with the creamy sauce and simmer on low heat for 2–3 minutes until heated through.
  5. Remove from heat and garnish with chopped parsley and extra cheese if desired. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 620kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 34gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 620mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 400mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a skillet with a splash of broth to maintain creaminess.

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