Description
A spicy and creamy pasta dish featuring tender Cajun-spiced chicken and rotini pasta tossed in a rich garlic mozzarella sauce.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 12 oz rotini pasta
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Season chicken cubes with Cajun seasoning. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Cook rotini according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In the same skillet, heat remaining 1 tbsp olive oil. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat to low. Stir in mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses until melted and smooth. Season sauce with salt and pepper.
- Add cooked chicken and pasta to the skillet. Toss until evenly coated with the sauce. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.