Creamy Alfredo Chicken Rotini with Cajun Butter Drizzle
Indulge in the rich and creamy delight of Creamy Alfredo Chicken Rotini with Cajun Butter Drizzle. This comforting dish combines tender strips of chicken with rotini pasta, enveloped in a velvety Alfredo sauce that’s enhanced by a zesty Cajun butter drizzle. Perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests, this recipe is quick to prepare and offers a satisfying blend of flavors that will warm your soul. With its cheesy goodness and subtle spice, it’s a meal that promises to please everyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 12 oz rotini pasta
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 6 oz Velveeta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, then reserve some pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté chicken strips seasoned with Cajun seasoning until golden brown; set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter, sauté garlic, then add heavy cream, milk, and cheese until smooth.
- Mix in cooked rotini and adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- For the Cajun drizzle, melt remaining butter mixed with Cajun seasoning.
- Serve plated rotini topped with chicken and drizzle over the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 630
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 125mg