Description
Big, bold, and ultra‑creamy—this Cajun Chicken Rotini in Creamy Mozzarella Velveeta Sauce delivers a quick dinner win. Tender Cajun‑spiced chicken meets twirly rotini smothered in a silky mozzarella‑Velveeta cream sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, date‑night dinners, or when you’re craving comfort food with a kick. Keywords: quick dinner, easy recipe, creamy pasta, cajun chicken pasta, weeknight meal, dinner ideas, food ideas, quick breakfast, healthy snack.
Ingredients
12 oz rotini pasta
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
8 oz Velveeta, cubed
1 cup shredded mozzarella
1/2 tsp fine salt (to taste)
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
1. Season & Sear Chicken: Pat chicken dry. Season all over with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet (medium‑high). Sear 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Transfer to a board to rest.
2. Boil Pasta: In well‑salted boiling water, cook rotini to al dente per package. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
3. Start the Sauce: In the chicken skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add garlic; sauté 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in chicken broth and heavy cream; bring to a gentle simmer.
4. Melt the Cheeses: Reduce heat to low. Whisk in Velveeta until smooth, then add mozzarella, stirring until the sauce is silky.
5. Bring It Together: Slice chicken. Toss rotini into the sauce; add chicken. If needed, loosen with a splash of reserved pasta water. Adjust salt and pepper.
6. Serve: Plate hot and garnish with parsley and a light dusting of Cajun seasoning if desired.
Notes
Keep heat low when adding cheese to prevent graininess and keep the sauce glossy.
Use mild Cajun seasoning for a gentle kick or add cayenne for more heat.
Stir in sautéed peppers/onions or a handful of spinach to boost color and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 995
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 1200
- Fat: 62
- Saturated Fat: 34
- Unsaturated Fat: 26
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 66
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 49
- Cholesterol: 220