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Cheesy Cajun Garlic Chicken Rotini Skillet
A quick, creamy, and spicy one-pan chicken dinner perfect for busy weeknights. Ready in 30 minutes!
👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 30 min⏳ Prep: 10 min🔥 Cook: 20 min👤 John Miller📖 cookfastrecipes
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- pot
- skillet
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the rotini pasta until al dente (about ⏱️ 8-10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
Rotini Pasta12 oz
2
While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken chunks with Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
Olive Oil2 tablespoonsCajun Seasoning2 tablespoonsGarlic Powder1 teaspoonGarlic (minced)4 cloves
3
Add chicken to the skillet and cook for ⏱️ 6-7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
4
Reduce heat to medium. Melt butter in the same skillet and sauté minced garlic for ⏱️ 1 minute until fragrant.
Butter1 tablespoonGarlic Powder1 teaspoonGarlic (minced)4 cloves
5
Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Simmer gently, then stir in mozzarella, parmesan, and cheddar cheese until the sauce is smooth.
Heavy Cream1 cup
6
Return the cooked chicken and pasta to the skillet. Toss to coat everything in the creamy cheese sauce and simmer for ⏱️ 2-3 minutes.
7
Remove from heat, garnish with fresh chopped parsley, and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts
calories
680 calories
fat Content
35g fat
serving Size
1 bowl
fiber Content
3g fiber
sugar Content
4g sugar
sodium Content
920mg sodium
protein Content
38g protein
carbohydrate Content
55g carbs
saturated Fat Content
18g saturated fat
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