Description
Creamy Alfredo Chicken Rotini with Cajun Butter Drizzle is a mouthwatering dish that perfectly balances rich, creamy flavors with a kick of spice. This delightful recipe combines tender rotini pasta enveloped in a luscious Alfredo sauce, topped with succulent Cajun-seasoned chicken. Finished with a buttery Cajun drizzle, it’s an impressive yet easy meal ideal for family dinners or special occasions. In just 30 minutes, you can create a satisfying and flavorful dish that will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 12 oz rotini pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 6 oz Velveeta cheese, cubed
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Fresh chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Boil rotini in salted water until al dente (9-11 minutes). Reserve 1 cup pasta water and drain.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium-high heat. Cook chicken seasoned with Cajun seasoning until golden brown (8-10 minutes). Remove and keep warm.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic in remaining butter, then add heavy cream, whole milk, and Velveeta cheese. Stir until melted.
- Mix in mozzarella and Parmesan, simmer until thickened. Toss cooked rotini in the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed.
- For the Cajun drizzle, melt butter with a pinch of Cajun seasoning. Serve the pasta topped with chicken and the drizzle.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 400g)
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Feel free to customize by adding your favorite vegetables like spinach or bell peppers. Adjust the level of Cajun seasoning to suit your taste preferences.