Creamy Cajun Chicken Rotini with Velveeta Parmesan Sauce
Enjoy a flavorful bowl of Creamy Cajun Chicken Rotini with Velveeta Parmesan Sauce that’s both satisfying and easy to make! Try it today!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pan
- Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients
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- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter (for searing)
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- 12 oz rotini pasta
- 2 tbsp butter (for sauce)
- 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup Velveeta, cubed
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta in salted boiling water until al dente (10-11 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- Sear seasoned chicken in a skillet with olive oil and butter until golden brown (6-8 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic in butter, then stir in heavy cream and milk followed by cream cheese and Velveeta until smooth.
- Add cooked rotini to the sauce, mixing until well-coated.
- Serve with seared chicken on top, garnished with fresh parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg