Description
Creamy Cajun Chicken Twisted Pasta with Mozzarella Alfredo is the ultimate comfort dinner. It brings together spicy, golden-crusted chicken and tender rotini pasta smothered in a silky mozzarella Alfredo sauce. Perfect for both weeknights and special occasions, this bold, cheesy, and deeply satisfying dish is a favorite you’ll want to make again and again.
Ingredients
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
1 tablespoon olive oil
8 ounces rotini pasta
2 tablespoons butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Season chicken with Cajun seasoning on both sides.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Set aside to rest, then slice.
3. Cook rotini pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
4. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
5. Stir in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Gradually whisk in mozzarella and Parmesan until melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
6. Toss drained pasta into the sauce and simmer 1–2 minutes to coat and absorb flavor.
7. Plate the pasta and top with sliced Cajun chicken. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
For crispier chicken, use a cast iron skillet and let it sear undisturbed.
Don’t overheat the Alfredo sauce—low heat helps cheese melt smoothly without separating.
Add a splash of cream when reheating leftovers to maintain that creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
Keywords: creamy cajun chicken pasta, mozzarella alfredo, weeknight pasta, spicy creamy pasta