Description

Get ready to fall in love with this bold and creamy Creamy Cajun Chicken Twisted Pasta with Mozzarella Alfredo—a perfect dinner idea for busy nights, cozy weekends, or when you’re craving something rich and comforting. Spicy Cajun-seasoned crispy chicken meets a luxurious homemade mozzarella Alfredo sauce, all swirled around pasta spirals that hold every drop of flavor. Whether you’re hunting for easy dinner ideas, indulgent food ideas, or a quick recipe with restaurant-level flavor, this dish delivers every time. Great for leftovers, crowd-pleasing, and endlessly customizable—this is one of those easy recipes you’ll be making again and again.

Ingredients

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts

2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning

1 cup all-purpose flour

2 eggs

1½ cups panko breadcrumbs

2 tablespoons butter (for frying)

8 ounces rotini pasta

1½ cups heavy cream

1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese

2 cloves garlic, minced

½ teaspoon salt (plus more to taste)

½ teaspoon black pepper

2 tablespoons chopped parsley (for garnish)

¼ cup reserved pasta water (as needed)

Instructions

1. Slice chicken breasts horizontally to create thin cutlets and pat dry with paper towels.

2. Season chicken on both sides with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.

3. Set up a breading station with flour, beaten eggs, and panko. Dredge each piece in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs.

4. In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Fry the chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked. Set aside and slice.

5. Cook rotini pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve ¼ cup of the pasta water, then drain the rest.

6. In a saucepan, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant. Add heavy cream and let simmer.

7. Stir in shredded mozzarella until smooth and creamy. Add salt and pepper to taste.

8. Add cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to coat. Add a splash of reserved pasta water if needed to loosen.

9. Plate the pasta and top with sliced Cajun chicken. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.

Notes

Let the chicken rest before slicing to keep the juices locked in and the crust crispy.

If the Alfredo sauce thickens too much, a splash of pasta water can smooth it out instantly.

You can swap chicken for shrimp for a lighter, faster version of this dish.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Pan-Fried, Stovetop
Cuisine: Cajun-American Fusion

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 large bowl
Calories: 680
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 860mg
Fat: 36g
Saturated Fat: 18g
Unsaturated Fat: 14g
Trans Fat: 0.3g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 42g
Cholesterol: 160mg

Keywords: easy dinner, creamy pasta, Cajun chicken, quick comfort food, food ideas