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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.