Description
A cozy weeknight favorite, Creamy Cajun Chicken Rotini with Garlic Mozzarella Sauce twirls tender rotini through a silky garlic cream sauce, spicy Cajun-seasoned chicken, and melty mozzarella. Easy, comforting, and packed with bold flavor, this creamy Cajun chicken pasta is perfect for family dinners and meal prep.
Ingredients
12 ounces rotini pasta
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
1.5 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup chicken broth
1.25 cups heavy cream
1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
0.5 teaspoon fine salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook rotini until al dente; reserve 1 cup pasta water, drain, and set aside.
2. Cut chicken into bite-size pieces; toss with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high; sear chicken until golden and cooked through, then transfer to a plate.
4. Lower heat to medium; add garlic to the same skillet and saute 30 seconds until fragrant.
5. Stir in chicken broth and heavy cream; bring to a gentle simmer.
6. Reduce heat to low; add mozzarella gradually, stirring until smooth and creamy.
7. Return chicken to the skillet, add rotini, and toss to coat; splash in reserved pasta water as needed to loosen.
8. Finish with parsley and a pinch of extra Cajun seasoning to taste; serve hot.
Notes
Use low-sodium broth and seasoning if you want more control over salt.
For extra veg, fold in sauteed bell peppers or spinach before adding the pasta.
If reheating, add a splash of broth or milk to bring the sauce back to silky.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 965
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 960
- Fat: 44
- Saturated Fat: 20
- Unsaturated Fat: 22
- Trans Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 60
- Fiber: 2.5
- Protein: 42
- Cholesterol: 230