Cheesy Cajun Garlic Chicken Rotini Skillet
Cheesy Cajun Garlic Chicken Rotini Skillet is a bold, creamy one-pan pasta loaded with Cajun chicken, garlic sauce, and melty cheese—ready in 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Main
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 12 oz rotini pasta
Seasonings
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 Tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Sauce and Cheese
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
Finishing
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Boil rotini in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Toss chicken with seasonings. Cook in olive oil over medium-high heat for 6–7 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter. Sauté garlic for 1 minute, then add broth and cream. Stir and bring to a simmer.
- Lower heat. Stir in mozzarella, Parmesan, and cheddar until smooth.
- Return chicken and pasta to skillet. Toss to coat in sauce.
- Simmer 2–3 minutes. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.