Description
If you're craving bold flavor with creamy comfort, this Creamy Cajun Chicken Rotini with Mozzarella Alfredo Sauce delivers. Juicy Cajun-spiced chicken is perfectly seared and paired with tender rotini pasta coated in a rich, cheesy Alfredo sauce made with mozzarella and parmesan. It’s fast enough for a busy weeknight but indulgent enough for special occasions. This dish checks every box—quick dinner, easy recipe, cozy food idea, and total crowd-pleaser. If you need a go-to for easy dinner ideas or a satisfying healthy-ish meal, this is it.
Ingredients
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
2 cloves garlic minced
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
8 ounces rotini pasta
Salt and black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley optional
½ cup reserved pasta water optional
Instructions
1. Slice chicken breasts in half horizontally to create cutlets. Pat dry and season both sides with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook rotini according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.
3. Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Transfer to a plate to rest.
4. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
5. Pour in heavy cream, stirring to deglaze the pan. Simmer for 2–3 minutes.
6. Lower heat, then add shredded mozzarella and parmesan. Stir until smooth and melted. Add a splash of reserved pasta water if needed to thin the sauce.
7. Taste and season the sauce with additional salt and pepper as needed.
8. Add cooked rotini to the sauce and toss gently to coat evenly. Let it heat through for 1–2 minutes.
9. Slice rested chicken and serve over or alongside the pasta. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
For best results, use freshly grated cheese—it melts smoother than pre-shredded.
If the sauce thickens too much, loosen it with reserved pasta water or a splash of milk.
Let your chicken rest before slicing to keep it juicy and flavorful.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 740
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: easy recipe, cajun pasta, creamy chicken pasta, dinner ideas, mozzarella Alfredo, quick dinner