Creamy Cajun Chicken Rotini with Velveeta Parmesan Sauce
Experience bold flavors with Creamy Cajun Chicken Rotini with Velveeta Parmesan Sauce that’s easy to prepare! Try this delicious dish today!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs
- 12 oz rotini pasta
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup Velveeta cheese, cubed
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter (for searing)
- 1 tbsp butter (for sauce)
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook rotini pasta in salted water until al dente (about 10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium-high heat. Season chicken with Cajun seasoning and cook until golden-brown (6-8 minutes). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic. Add heavy cream, milk, cream cheese, and Velveeta; whisk until smooth.
- Stir in cooked pasta until well coated with sauce. Adjust thickness with reserved pasta water if necessary.
- Serve topped with seared chicken and garnish with fresh parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 970mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 140mg