Description
A delicious fusion of creamy Italian and bold Cajun flavors, this pasta dish combines tender chicken, spiral pasta, and rich mozzarella alfredo sauce for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz twisted pasta (Fusilli or rotini)
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons butter (room temperature)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil a large pot of salted water and add the twisted pasta; cook until al dente (about 8-10 minutes).
- Season the Chicken: Season diced chicken with Cajun seasoning.
- Sauté the Chicken: In a skillet, heat olive oil and cook seasoned chicken until golden (5-7 minutes). Remove from skillet.
- Prepare the Sauce: Melt butter in the same skillet, add garlic and sauté for about 1 minute.
- Add Cream and Cheese: Pour in heavy cream and stir; let it simmer, then gradually add shredded mozzarella until melted.
- Combine It All: Drain the pasta, add it to the sauce along with the chicken, mix well, and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve: Garnish with chopped parsley and enjoy!
Notes
Feel free to substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter version. You can also add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg