Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 12 oz rotini pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 6 oz Velveeta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Fresh chopped parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook rotini in salted water until al dente; reserve pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and butter, then cook seasoned chicken strips until golden brown.
- Sauté garlic in the same skillet, then stir in heavy cream and milk. Add cheeses until melted.
- Combine cooked rotini with the sauce, adjusting consistency with reserved pasta water.
- Drizzle melted Cajun butter over plated servings and garnish with parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 140mg