Description

Looking for the ultimate comfort food with a spicy twist? This Cajun Chicken Rotini in Creamy Mozzarella Velveeta Sauce is a bold, cheesy, and ultra-satisfying pasta dish that’s perfect for a quick dinner or indulgent weekend treat. Juicy Cajun-spiced chicken meets a velvety sauce made with mozzarella and Velveeta—coating every spiral of rotini in creamy goodness. Whether you’re craving something rich and hearty or need flavorful dinner ideas, this easy recipe is your answer. It’s a must for fans of quick meals, creamy pastas, or spicy food ideas that don’t take all day to make.

Ingredients

2 chicken breasts

8 ounces rotini pasta

1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning

1 tablespoon butter (for cooking chicken)

1 tablespoon butter (for sauce)

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup heavy cream

6 ounces Velveeta cheese, cubed

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Salt, to taste

Black pepper, to taste

1 tablespoon fresh or dried parsley, for garnish

Instructions

1. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and pat dry. Season with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.

2. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with 1 tablespoon of butter. Sear the chicken until golden and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.

3. Cook rotini pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.

4. In the same skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.

5. Pour in heavy cream, then add Velveeta and mozzarella. Stir until melted and smooth.

6. Add cooked rotini into the cheese sauce and mix until well coated.

7. Return the chicken to the pan and stir to combine. Let it warm through.

8. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.

Notes

Use freshly shredded mozzarella for the smoothest melt and best flavor.

To lighten it up, swap heavy cream with half-and-half and use reduced-fat cheese.

Add a splash of reserved pasta water to thin the sauce if it gets too thick after combining.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American / Cajun-Inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 620
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 780mg
Fat: 35g
Saturated Fat: 18g
Unsaturated Fat: 14g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 42g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 35g
Cholesterol: 125mg

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