Description
Creamy Cajun Chicken Rotini with Mozzarella Alfredo Sauce is a flavorful, comforting dinner made with crispy Cajun-spiced chicken and tender rotini coated in a rich, cheesy mozzarella Alfredo sauce. It’s bold, creamy, and comes together in less than an hour for the perfect weeknight indulgence.
Ingredients
12 oz rotini pasta
2 boneless chicken breasts (or thighs)
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
2 tablespoons butter
1 ½ cups heavy cream
1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Season chicken with Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
2. Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat. Sear chicken until golden brown and fully cooked. Slice and set aside.
3. Boil rotini in salted water according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, melt butter and pour in heavy cream. Whisk until it begins to thicken.
5. Add mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses, whisking until fully melted into a creamy sauce.
6. Toss drained rotini into the sauce and stir to coat thoroughly.
7. Serve pasta on plates topped with sliced Cajun chicken and sprinkled with fresh parsley.
Notes
Let the chicken rest a few minutes after cooking to lock in juices before slicing.
Don’t skip the whisking—it’s key for a smooth, clump-free Alfredo sauce.
Add a splash of milk or cream when reheating leftovers to revive the sauce texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun Italian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx.)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: cajun chicken pasta, creamy rotini, mozzarella Alfredo