Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into thick bite-sized pieces
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 12 oz rotini pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup cubed Velveeta cheese, for sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, for melting over chicken
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, for sauce
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Chopped parsley or dried herbs, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook rotini in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- Season chicken with Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Sear chicken in olive oil and butter until golden-brown; add garlic, then melt mozzarella on top.
- Make sauce by simmering heavy cream and broth; whisk in cream cheese, then add remaining cheeses until melted.
- Toss cooked rotini into the sauce; serve chicken alongside garnished with herbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 880
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1015mg
- Fat: 58g
- Saturated Fat: 32g
- Unsaturated Fat: 23g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 215mg