Cheesy Cajun Garlic Chicken Rotini Skillet: A Delightful Dinner Dive
A comforting and flavorful dish that combines creamy cheese sauce with Cajun spices, chicken, and rotini pasta.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients
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- 2 cups rotini pasta
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced chicken and season with Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Cook until browned and cooked through.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Add the cooked rotini and mix well.
- Stir in the cheddar cheese until melted and combined. Adjust seasoning as necessary.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra spice, add more Cajun seasoning.
- Can substitute chicken with shrimp for a different flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Cheesy, Cajun, Chicken, Rotini, Skillet, Dinner