Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Creamy Cajun Chicken Rotini with Velveeta Parmesan Sauce. This delightful dish combines tender Cajun-seasoned chicken with al dente rotini pasta, all enveloped in a rich and creamy cheese sauce. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions, this recipe not only pleases the palate but is also quick and easy to prepare—taking just 30 minutes! With its one-pot cooking method, cleanup is a breeze, allowing you to focus on enjoying your meal with loved ones. Whether you’re hosting guests or simply treating yourself to a flavorful weeknight meal, this creamy Cajun pasta will quickly become a favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 12 oz rotini pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup Velveeta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Cajun seasoning
- garlic powder
- smoked paprika
Instructions
- Cook rotini pasta in salted boiling water until al dente (10-11 minutes).
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium-high heat; season chicken and sear until golden brown (6-8 minutes).
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic; add heavy cream, milk, and cream cheese. Whisk until smooth.
- Stir in Velveeta and mozzarella until melted; fold in cooked rotini until coated.
- Serve with seared chicken on top; garnish with parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 780
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg