Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of Creamy Alfredo Chicken Rotini with Cajun Butter Drizzle, a delightful dish that effortlessly combines rich flavors and comforting textures. This recipe features tender chicken paired with al dente rotini, all enveloped in a luscious Alfredo sauce that gets a kick from a zesty Cajun butter drizzle. Perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests, it’s an easy-to-prepare meal that will impress everyone at the table. Ready in just 30 minutes, this dish is sure to satisfy your cravings for both comfort food and gourmet dining.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 12 oz rotini pasta
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 6 oz Velveeta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Cajun seasoning
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to boil and cook rotini until al dente (9-11 minutes). Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and 1 tbsp butter over medium-high heat. Sear chicken seasoned with Cajun seasoning for about 8-10 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- In the same skillet, melt another tbsp of butter, sauté minced garlic for about a minute, then add heavy cream and milk. Stir in cheeses until melted and smooth, simmering to thicken.
- Toss drained rotini into the Alfredo sauce; adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Create Cajun butter drizzle by melting remaining butter mixed with Cajun seasoning. Spoon over prepared dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 115mg