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Cheesy Cajun Garlic Chicken Rotini Skillet

Savor Cheesy Cajun Garlic Chicken Rotini Skillet Bliss

This Cheesy Cajun Garlic Chicken Rotini Skillet is a quick and customizable one-pot meal perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Cajun
Calories: 600

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts cut into bite-sized chunks
For the Pasta
  • 12 oz Rotini Pasta can substitute with penne or fusilli
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun Seasoning increase for more heat
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder fresh garlic can be substituted
  • 0.5 teaspoon Onion Powder omit for milder flavor
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Butter can use vegan butter
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream can substitute with coconut milk
  • 0.5 cup Chicken Broth or vegetable broth for vegetarian
For the Cheesy Goodness
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese shredded
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
  • 0.5 cup Cheddar Cheese shredded
For Garnish
  • Fresh Parsley optional

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the rotini pasta and cook until al dente, typically around 8-10 minutes. Drain the pasta and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add the chicken and cook for 6-7 minutes until browned and cooked through, then remove from skillet.
  3. In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, bringing to a gentle simmer.
  4. Once the sauce is simmering, add mozzarella, Parmesan, and cheddar cheese, stirring until melted and creamy.
  5. Return the chicken and rotini to the skillet, stirring to coat everything in the sauce. Simmer together for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  6. Remove from heat, garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For meal prep, store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Can be frozen for up to 3 months.

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