Description
Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with Cheesy Cajun Garlic Chicken Rotini Skillet Fresh. This one-skillet wonder is a perfect blend of creamy cheese, zesty Cajun spices, and succulent chicken mixed with hearty rotini pasta. Ideal for busy weeknights, this dish comes together quickly, offering maximum flavor with minimal cleanup. Whether you’re feeding the family or entertaining guests, this flavorful meal will impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup chicken broth or milk (for thinning cream cheese)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (optional)
- Salt and olive oil to taste
Instructions
- Cook rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot, add diced chicken seasoned with salt and Cajun seasoning. Cook until browned (about 5-7 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and sauté for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in cream cheese and a splash of chicken broth or milk until melted and smooth.
- Toss in cooked rotini pasta and shredded cheddar cheese; mix well to coat everything in the sauce.
- If using bell peppers, fold them in now and let everything cook together for another 3-4 minutes on low heat before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg