Cheesy Cajun Garlic Chicken Rotini: Cozy Nights Made Easy
Enjoy this warm and comforting Cheesy Cajun Garlic Chicken Rotini, perfect for cozy nights in. This one-skillet meal combines flavorful spices, juicy chicken, and cheesy goodness for a delicious dinner.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: dinner
- Method: skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: non-vegetarian
- 8 ounces rotini pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced chicken and Cajun seasoning, cooking until the chicken is browned and cooked through.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Mix in the cheddar and parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Add the cooked rotini to the skillet, tossing to combine everything well.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve warm.
Notes
- For added heat, consider using spicy Cajun seasoning.
- Feel free to add vegetables like bell peppers or spinach to the skillet for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: Cheesy Cajun Garlic Chicken Rotini, easy dinner, one skillet meal, cozy nights