Description
This Creamy Cajun Chicken Rotini with Garlic Mozzarella Sauce is a bold, spicy, and cheesy pasta dish made with tender chicken, rotini pasta, and a luscious garlic mozzarella cream sauce. It’s perfect for weeknights, family dinners, or meal prep. Keywords: creamy cajun chicken pasta, mozzarella sauce pasta, garlic chicken rotini.
Ingredients
12 oz rotini pasta
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp butter
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup chicken broth
1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the rotini until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and toss with Cajun seasoning.
3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the seasoned chicken until golden and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
5. Add heavy cream and chicken broth, stir, and bring to a gentle simmer.
6. Reduce heat and stir in shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan until melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
7. Add cooked rotini and chicken back into the skillet. Toss everything to coat.
8. Simmer for 2–3 minutes to let the flavors meld. Serve hot.
Notes
Use freshly shredded mozzarella for a smoother sauce.
Don’t overcook the chicken—watch the heat to avoid burning the Cajun spice.
Let the pasta sit in the sauce for a few minutes before serving for maximum flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 135mg