Tender pieces of Cajun-spiced chicken and spiraled rotini are coated in a rich, garlicky three-cheese cream sauce for a comforting one-skillet meal. Quick to prepare and full of bold flavor, this dish is great for weeknight dinners or casual family meals.
1poundboneless skinless chicken breastscut into bite-sized pieces
1tablespoonolive oil
1tablespoonCajun seasoning
1/2teaspoongarlic powder
1/2teaspoononion powder
1/2teaspoonsalt
1/4teaspoonground black pepper
2tablespoonsunsalted butter
2clovesgarlicminced
1/2cupchicken broth
1cupheavy cream
1cupmozzarella cheeseshredded
1/2cupgrated Parmesan cheese
1cupsharp cheddar cheeseshredded
2tablespoonsfresh parsleychopped
extra grated Parmesan or shredded cheesefor serving (optional)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the rotini according to the package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Pat the chicken dry and cut into bite-sized pieces. Toss the pieces with Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through, about 6–7 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a plate and reserve any pan juices.
Lower the heat to medium and melt the butter in the same skillet. Add the minced garlic and sauté briefly, about 1 minute, until fragrant but not browned.
Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, scraping the bottom of the pan to lift any browned bits. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Stir in the mozzarella, grated Parmesan, and cheddar, stirring continuously until the cheeses melt and the sauce becomes smooth and creamy.
Return the cooked rotini and the chicken to the skillet. Toss everything together until the pasta and chicken are fully coated in the cheesy Cajun garlic sauce.
Let the skillet simmer for 2–3 minutes to thicken the sauce and allow flavors to meld. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Remove from heat, sprinkle with chopped parsley, top with extra cheese if desired, and serve hot.