Description
Creamy Cajun Chicken Rotini with Mozzarella Alfredo Sauce is a rich and flavorful pasta dish that combines tender rotini, smoky-spiced Cajun chicken, and a silky mozzarella Alfredo sauce. Perfect for an indulgent weeknight dinner or special occasion.
Ingredients
12 oz rotini pasta
2 large chicken breasts
2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
2 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups heavy cream
1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add rotini and cook until al dente according to package instructions. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, drain, and set aside.
2. Pat chicken breasts dry. Rub both sides generously with Cajun seasoning. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 4-5 minutes per side, or until golden and cooked through (165°F). Transfer to a plate to rest.
3. In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in mozzarella and Parmesan until melted and smooth. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
5. Toss cooked pasta in the sauce until coated.
6. Slice chicken and place on top of pasta. Garnish with chopped parsley. Serve hot.
Notes
Let the chicken rest before slicing to keep it juicy.
Use freshly grated cheese for the smoothest sauce.
Adjust Cajun seasoning to control spice level.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 185mg
Keywords: creamy cajun chicken rotini, mozzarella alfredo pasta, cajun chicken pasta