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Chicken Rotini Skillet

Cajun Chicken Rotini Skillet: Quick Comfort Food Delight

Enjoy a quick and flavorful Chicken Rotini Skillet with a Cajun twist, ready in just 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts Consider marinating in Cajun seasoning for extra flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning Adjust based on your spice tolerance.
For the Pasta
  • 12 ounces Rotini pasta Feel free to swap for gluten-free pasta.
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil Used for sautéing.
  • 1 tablespoon Butter Melts with garlic.
  • 3 cloves Fresh garlic Minced.
  • 1 cup Heavy cream Non-dairy alternatives work fine.
  • 1 cup Chicken broth Vegetable broth can be used for vegetarian option.
  • 1 cup Mozzarella cheese Shredded.
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese Grated.
  • 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese Shredded.
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder Optional.
  • 1 teaspoon Onion powder Optional.
  • to taste Salt & pepper Essential for balancing flavors.
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley Chopped.

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Pot for boiling pasta

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add a drizzle of olive oil.
  2. Season chicken chunks with Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked. Set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, mixing well to combine, bringing to a gentle simmer.
  5. Gradually add mozzarella, Parmesan, and cheddar cheeses, stirring until melted and smooth.
  6. Cook rotini pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain.
  7. Add drained pasta to the cheese sauce, tossing to coat. Use reserved pasta water to adjust sauce consistency if needed.
  8. Return sautéed chicken to the skillet and heat everything through for 2-3 minutes.
  9. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm.

Notes

For best flavor, consider marinating chicken in Cajun seasoning for at least 30 minutes before cooking. Customize with vegetables for added nutrition.