Description
Indulge in the comforting delight of Cheesy Rotini Alfredo with Garlic Chicken Strips, a dish that beautifully combines creamy flavors with tender chicken. This recipe is perfect for family dinners or special occasions, featuring a rich, cheesy sauce that clings to perfectly cooked rotini. The addition of savory garlic chicken strips makes this meal a favorite among both kids and adults. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you’ll have a delicious home-cooked meal ready in about 40 minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 12 oz rotini pasta
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 6 oz Velveeta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Reserve some pasta water before draining.
- Season chicken strips with Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. In a skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium-high heat and cook the chicken until golden brown.
- In the same skillet, lower the heat and sauté minced garlic in butter. Stir in heavy cream and milk; bring to a simmer.
- Add Velveeta cheese to melt into the sauce, then stir in mozzarella and Parmesan until creamy.
- Combine cooked rotini with the sauce, tossing to coat evenly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 710
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 64g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 150mg