Description
This creamy and flavorful Garlic Chicken Rotini is a comforting pasta dish that combines tender chicken pieces with a rich Cajun-seasoned sauce. Perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner!
Ingredients
Pasta:
- 1 pound rotini pasta
Chicken:
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning, divided
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (238 g) heavy cream
- ¾ cup (189 g) chicken broth
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (113 g) pepper jack cheese, shredded
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil a pot of salted water and cook rotini until al dente. Reserve pasta water, then drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Chicken: Toss chicken with Cajun seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook in a skillet until golden brown and cooked through.
- Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, cook garlic, then add flour, Cajun seasoning, and salt to make a roux. Gradually add cream and broth, then mix in cream cheese and pepper jack until smooth.
- Combine and Serve: Toss cooked pasta in the sauce, add chicken, and garnish with parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
