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Cheesy Cajun Garlic Chicken Rotini Skillet

Cheesy Cajun Garlic Chicken Rotini Skillet is a bold and creamy one skillet meal made with tender chicken, rotini pasta, Cajun seasoning, garlic butter, and melted cheese. This comforting dish combines the flavors of cajun chicken alfredo with the ease of skillet meals, making it perfect for lazy dinners and easy chicken meals. If you love spicy pasta recipes and creamy chicken pasta recipes, this cheesy Cajun chicken pasta recipe is guaranteed to become a weeknight favorite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
  • 12 oz rotini pasta uncooked
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1½ tablespoons Cajun seasoning
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley optional

Method
 

  1. Cook the Chicken:
  2. Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add cubed chicken and season with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook until golden brown and fully cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  3. Sauté Garlic:
  4. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Cook the Pasta:
  6. Stir in uncooked rotini, chicken broth, and heavy cream. Bring to a gentle simmer. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender (about 12–15 minutes).
  7. Make It Cheesy:
  8. Return cooked chicken to the skillet. Stir in mozzarella and parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
  9. Serve:
  10. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.

Notes

Add bell peppers or mushrooms for extra flavor and texture.
For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
Use freshly shredded cheese for the smoothest sauce.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Reheat with a splash of milk or broth to maintain creaminess.