Description

Creamy Parmesan Rotini with Cajun Garlic Butter Chicken is a comforting, flavor-packed dish with spiral pasta coated in rich parmesan sauce, topped with juicy Cajun-spiced chicken. Perfect for a hearty dinner or an impressive meal for guests, this recipe delivers bold taste in every bite.

Ingredients

12 oz rotini pasta

1 lb chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-size pieces

2 tbsp Cajun seasoning

4 tbsp butter, divided

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 ½ cups heavy cream

1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

1 cup chopped fresh spinach or parsley

Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook rotini according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

2. Season chicken with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.

3. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter and sauté half the garlic until fragrant. Add the chicken and sear until cooked through and browned, about 6–8 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.

4. In the same skillet, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and sauté the remaining garlic. Add heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.

5. Whisk in parmesan cheese until fully melted and smooth.

6. Stir in spinach or parsley and let it wilt.

7. Add cooked rotini to the sauce, tossing until evenly coated.

8. Return the Cajun chicken to the pan and toss to combine or plate the pasta and top with chicken. Garnish with more parmesan if desired.

Notes

For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream, but expect a slightly thinner sauce.

Don’t skip fresh parmesan—it melts better and adds real depth compared to pre-shredded.

Use thighs for extra juicy chicken or swap in shrimp for a seafood twist.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Skillet
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 plate
Calories: 685
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 670mg
Fat: 42g
Saturated Fat: 22g
Unsaturated Fat: 17g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 43g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 35g
Cholesterol: 160mg

Keywords: creamy chicken pasta, Cajun pasta, parmesan rotini