Description
Indulge in the bold flavors of Cheesy Cajun Garlic Chicken Rotini Skillet, a quick and satisfying one-pan meal perfect for busy weeknights. This dish features tender chicken, zesty Cajun spices, and a creamy garlic cheese sauce enveloping rotini pasta. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s an ideal choice for both family dinners and entertaining guests. Packed with flavor and easy to customize, this recipe is destined to become a favorite in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, diced
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Cook rotini 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 Cajun seasoning. Cook until browned and cooked through (about 6-8 minutes). Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Lower heat and add cream cheese and chicken broth; stir until smooth.
- Mix in shredded cheddar cheese until melted, then return cooked chicken and drained rotini to the skillet; toss together until well coated.
- Taste for seasoning adjustments and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg