Description
Craving a restaurant-style pasta dinner that’s quick to make at home? This Creamy Cajun Chicken Rotini with Mozzarella Alfredo Sauce is a bold, flavor-packed twist on Alfredo pasta that brings comfort and spice together in one irresistible dish. It’s perfect for anyone looking for easy dinner recipes, creamy pasta ideas, or quick comfort food with a spicy edge. Cajun-seasoned chicken delivers smoky heat, while rotini curls soak up a luscious, homemade mozzarella Alfredo sauce. Great for weeknight meals, special dinners, or anytime you want to impress—fast.
Ingredients
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic powder
0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
Salt and black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
12 oz rotini pasta
Water for boiling
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic minced
1.5 cups heavy cream
1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Salt to taste
0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Extra Parmesan or mozzarella for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1. Pat chicken dry and season both sides with Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Let rest 10 minutes.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 5–6 minutes per side, or until golden and cooked through. Remove, let rest, then slice.
3. Boil rotini pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve 0.5 cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
4. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté garlic until fragrant.
5. Add heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
6. Stir in mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Whisk until fully melted and smooth. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
7. Add cooked rotini to the sauce and stir to coat. Use reserved pasta water to loosen sauce if needed.
8. Simmer pasta in the sauce for 2–3 minutes.
9. Plate the creamy pasta and top with sliced Cajun chicken.
10. Garnish with parsley and extra cheese if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
For best flavor and texture, use freshly grated mozzarella and Parmesan instead of pre-shredded cheese.
If the Alfredo sauce becomes too thick, add a splash of reserved pasta water to thin it out.
Let the chicken rest before slicing to keep it juicy and flavorful.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Cajun Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 725
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 910mg
- Fat: 39g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
Keywords: creamy pasta, Cajun chicken, easy dinner, Alfredo recipe, weeknight meal