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Creamy Cajun Chicken Rotini with Mozzarella Alfredo Sauce

Creamy Cajun Chicken Rotini with Mozzarella Alfredo Sauce


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  • Author: Kate Walton
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Description

Creamy Cajun Chicken Rotini with Mozzarella Alfredo Sauce is a bold and comforting pasta dinner featuring juicy Cajun-spiced chicken, rotini that hugs a silky Alfredo, and a melty mozzarella finish. This easy stovetop Cajun chicken pasta comes together fast for busy weeknights. Keywords: creamy cajun chicken pasta, mozzarella alfredo, rotini, weeknight dinner.


Ingredients

12 oz rotini pasta

1 1/4 lb chicken breasts, boneless skinless

1 1/2 tbsp Cajun seasoning

2 tbsp olive oil

3 tbsp unsalted butter

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 1/2 cups heavy cream

1/2 cup reserved pasta water

1 cup shredded low-moisture mozzarella

1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan

3/4 tsp fine salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

1 tbsp lemon juice (optional)

1/4 tsp cayenne (optional)


Instructions

1. Pat and season chicken: Pat chicken dry and coat all over with Cajun seasoning; set aside while you boil water.

2. Cook rotini: Boil in well-salted water until al dente; reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.

3. Sear chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high; sear chicken 4 to 5 minutes per side until golden and 165 F. Transfer to a board to rest.

4. Start Alfredo base: Lower heat to medium; add butter to the same skillet. Saute garlic 30 seconds until fragrant.

5. Make it creamy: Stir in heavy cream; simmer gently 2 to 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

6. Melt cheeses: Reduce heat to low; whisk in Parmesan, then mozzarella until smooth and glossy. Loosen with pasta water as needed.

7. Sauce the pasta: Add drained rotini; toss until every spiral is coated. Add cayenne for heat and lemon juice for brightness if desired.

8. Slice chicken: Cut rested chicken into strips; return to the skillet or arrange over the pasta.

9. Finish and serve: Garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan; serve hot.

Notes

Rotini holds creamy sauces very well; penne or fusilli also work.

For a lighter sauce, swap 1/2 cup of the cream with whole milk and keep heat low to avoid splitting.

Let the chicken rest 5 minutes before slicing for the juiciest texture.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Pasta, Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Cajun-inspired, American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: about 2 cups
  • Calories: 760
  • Sugar: 4
  • Sodium: 980
  • Fat: 38
  • Saturated Fat: 20
  • Unsaturated Fat: 16
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 62
  • Fiber: 3
  • Protein: 45
  • Cholesterol: 175