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Cajun Chicken Rotini

Whip up a creamy Cajun chicken rotini with zesty spices and rich Alfredo sauce. Perfect for family dinners and gatherings, ready in 40 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.25 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into strips
  • 12 oz rotini pasta
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 oz cream cheese for extra creaminess
  • q.s. Cajun seasoning to taste
  • q.s. Olive oil
  • q.s. Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Large pot
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Season chicken strips with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes. Set aside.
  3. Boil salted water in a large pot and cook rotini pasta until al dente; drain and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, combine chicken broth and heavy cream; simmer and reduce for a few minutes.
  5. Stir in mozzarella, Parmesan, and cream cheese, whisk until melted and smooth; return chicken to skillet and mix well.
  6. Add cooked rotini to skillet, toss until well coated with sauce, and serve hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 38gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 400mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Adjust the Cajun seasoning to your taste for more or less spice. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
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