Description
This creamy Cajun chicken twisted pasta with mozzarella Alfredo is a bold and comforting dinner featuring spicy seared chicken, cheesy Alfredo sauce, and perfectly cooked rotini or cavatappi. An easy weeknight pasta recipe with Southern flair and Italian richness. Perfect for pasta lovers who enjoy a spicy twist.
Ingredients
2 chicken breasts
2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
8 ounces twisted pasta (rotini or cavatappi)
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
Salt and black pepper, to taste
½ cup reserved pasta water
Instructions
1. Slice chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and season with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Let sit for 5–10 minutes.
2. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook twisted pasta until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water and drain.
3. In a large skillet, heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Sear chicken until golden and fully cooked, 5–7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter and sauté garlic until fragrant. Add heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
5. Stir in mozzarella and parmesan cheeses until melted and smooth. Add a pinch of Cajun seasoning if desired.
6. Add cooked pasta and chicken into the sauce. Stir to coat. Use reserved pasta water to loosen sauce as needed.
7. Cook together for 1–2 minutes to blend flavors.
8. Serve hot, garnished with extra parmesan or parsley if desired.
Notes
This dish is best served fresh while the sauce is creamy and warm.
You can substitute shrimp or sausage for the chicken for a variation.
Adjust the spice level by increasing or reducing the Cajun seasoning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun-Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 125mg