Description
Get ready to fall in love with this bold and creamy Cajun Chicken Rotini with Garlic Mozzarella Sauce—a perfect option for quick weeknight dinners or comfort-filled weekend meals. This easy recipe combines tender seared Cajun chicken, rotini pasta, and a garlic-loaded mozzarella cream sauce that clings to every spiral. It’s an irresistible dish packed with flavor and rich texture, ideal for fans of cheesy pasta, spicy chicken, and simple yet impressive meals. Whether you’re looking for quick dinner ideas, easy pasta recipes, or just some comfort food magic, this dish delivers it all.
Ingredients
12 oz rotini pasta
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 ½ tablespoons Cajun seasoning
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
4 garlic cloves minced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup chicken broth low-sodium
1 ½ cups heavy cream
2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
1 tablespoon chopped parsley optional
½ teaspoon salt or to taste
¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Season both sides of the chicken breasts with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Set aside to rest.
3. Cook rotini pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and reserve ½ cup pasta water.
4. In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
5. Add flour and whisk continuously for 1–2 minutes to form a light roux.
6. Slowly whisk in chicken broth and heavy cream. Let it simmer for 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.
7. Stir in shredded mozzarella gradually, stirring until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
8. Add cooked rotini to the sauce and toss to coat. Add a splash of pasta water if the sauce is too thick.
9. Slice the rested chicken and serve on top of the pasta. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
Use freshly shredded mozzarella for a perfectly smooth sauce—pre-shredded cheese can make it grainy.
Let the chicken rest after cooking to keep it juicy when sliced.
Don’t skip the pasta water—it helps adjust the sauce’s consistency perfectly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
Keywords: creamy pasta, Cajun chicken, garlic mozzarella sauce, easy dinner, comfort food