Cheesy Cajun Garlic Chicken Rotini: Easy Skillet Dinner Delight
Enjoy the delicious and flavorful Cheesy Cajun Garlic Chicken Rotini, a perfect dish for a quick weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
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- 8 ounces rotini pasta
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook rotini pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the diced chicken and sprinkle with Cajun seasoning. Cook until chicken is browned and cooked through.
- Add garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add cooked rotini to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste and garnish with green onions before serving.
Notes
- For extra spice, add more Cajun seasoning as desired.
- Feel free to substitute chicken with shrimp for a seafood variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Cheesy Cajun Garlic Chicken, Rotini Recipe, Skillet Dinner