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Get ready to spice up your dinner routine with this quick dinner winner: Creamy Cajun Chicken Twisted Pasta with Mozzarella Alfredo. This easy recipe combines the bold heat of Cajun spices with the creamy richness of Alfredo sauce, all wrapped around tender rotini pasta and juicy pan-seared chicken. It’s the perfect choice if you’re looking for bold dinner ideas, a cozy comfort food recipe, or a restaurant-style meal at home. Ideal for weeknight meals or to impress guests with little effort!

Ingredients

400g rotini pasta

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts

1 ½ tablespoons Cajun seasoning

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 ½ cups heavy cream

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

3 garlic cloves, minced

3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Salt and black pepper to taste

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Instructions

1. Rub chicken breasts with Cajun seasoning and a pinch of salt and pepper.

2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken until fully cooked and browned. Remove and rest.

3. Boil rotini pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.

4. In the same skillet, add remaining olive oil and sauté minced garlic. Pour in heavy cream and stir.

5. Slowly whisk in mozzarella and Parmesan until sauce is smooth and creamy.

6. Stir in red pepper flakes and 2 tablespoons of parsley. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.

7. Add cooked pasta to the sauce and toss well to coat.

8. Slice the rested chicken and place over the pasta. Garnish with remaining parsley.

9. Serve hot with extra Parmesan if desired.

Notes

Let the chicken rest before slicing to keep it juicy.

Stir sauce gently as cheeses melt to avoid clumping.

Add veggies like spinach or mushrooms for a colorful twist.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American, Cajun-inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 plate
Calories: 680
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 870mg
Fat: 42g
Saturated Fat: 23g
Unsaturated Fat: 17g
Trans Fat: 0.5g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 38g
Cholesterol: 145mg