Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of Cheesy Garlic Cajun Chicken Rotini in Velveeta Cream Sauce, a dish that perfectly balances rich flavors with a hint of spice. This one-skillet pasta recipe is not only quick to prepare—taking just 30 minutes—but also incredibly satisfying, making it ideal for family dinners or gatherings. The combination of tender chicken, rotini pasta, and a velvety cheese sauce infused with Cajun seasoning will captivate your taste buds and leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 12 oz rotini pasta
- 8 oz Velveeta cheese
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 cups whole milk
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Cook rotini in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- Season cubed chicken with Cajun seasoning, then sauté in olive oil until golden brown.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and add minced garlic; cook briefly.
- Whisk in flour to create a roux, then gradually add milk to form a creamy sauce.
- Stir in Velveeta and cream cheese until melted, followed by mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Combine cooked rotini and chicken into the sauce; toss to coat evenly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 607
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1020mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 155mg