Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy flavors of Creamy Alfredo Chicken Rotini with Cajun Butter Drizzle, a delightful dish that will elevate your family dinners or special occasions. This recipe features perfectly cooked rotini pasta coated in a luscious Alfredo sauce and topped with succulent chicken, all enhanced by a zesty Cajun butter drizzle. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or last-minute gatherings. With its impressive presentation and comforting taste, this dish is sure to please both kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 12 oz rotini pasta
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 6 oz Velveeta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Cajun seasoning
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook rotini in salted water until al dente (9-11 minutes). Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and 1 tbsp butter over medium-high heat. Sauté chicken strips seasoned with Cajun seasoning until golden (8-10 minutes).
- In the same skillet, melt remaining butter, sauté minced garlic for 1 minute, then add heavy cream and milk.
- Stir in Velveeta and mozzarella until melted; simmer for 3-5 minutes until thickened.
- Toss rotini into the sauce; add reserved pasta water as needed for consistency.
- For the Cajun drizzle, melt remaining butter with a pinch of Cajun seasoning.
- Serve pasta topped with chicken and drizzle with Cajun butter; garnish with parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg