Description
Creamy Garlic Chicken and Rotini with Mozzarella Alfredo is a comforting dish that perfectly blends tender chicken, delicious rotini pasta, and a rich, velvety Alfredo sauce. This quick 30-minute recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners. The aromatic garlic and the savory mixture of cheeses create a mouthwatering experience that will delight your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 10 oz rotini pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 oz Velveeta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- Cajun seasoning
- Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook rotini in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- Season chicken with Cajun seasoning, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Sear in olive oil over medium-high heat for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown; remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic in butter until fragrant.
- Add heavy cream and stir in Velveeta cubes until melted; then mix in mozzarella and Parmesan until smooth. Adjust thickness with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Toss cooked rotini with the Alfredo sauce until well coated; simmer for 2 minutes.
- Serve by plating creamy rotini alongside seared chicken; garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing, Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 130mg