Creamy Parmesan Rotini with Cajun Garlic Butter Chicken
Bring restaurant‑style comfort to your table with tender Cajun‑spiced chicken over rotini swirled in a silky Parmesan cream sauce. Every spiral grabs garlicky, buttery goodness for a crowd‑pleasing dinner that’s weeknight‑easy yet special enough for guests. Great for meal prep, busy family nights, and anyone craving bold flavor and cozy vibes. If you’re browsing quick breakfast, easy dinner, healthy snack ideas, breakfast ideas, dinner ideas, easy recipe collections, or general food ideas, add this creamy chicken pasta to your must‑try list—it’s fast, satisfying, and absolutely delicious.
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Large pot
- Tongs
- Whisk
- Cutting board
- Chef's knife
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 12 oz rotini pasta
- 1 lb chicken breasts
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper freshly ground
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1.5 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
- 0.5 cup reserved pasta water more as needed
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
- 1 tsp lemon juice optional
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry and season with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high and sear chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (165°F). Transfer to a plate and tent with foil.
- Cook rotini in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1/2–3/4 cup pasta water and drain.
- Melt butter in the same skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in heavy cream and simmer gently 2 minutes. Whisk in Parmesan until smooth; loosen with reserved pasta water until silky.
- Toss rotini in the sauce; season to taste. Stir in parsley and optional lemon juice.
- Slice chicken and serve over creamy rotini. Spoon on extra sauce and enjoy hot.
Notes
For extra heat, add 1/4 tsp cayenne to the sauce. Grate Parmesan fresh for the smoothest melt.
Nutrition
Calories: 850kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 45gFat: 50gSaturated Fat: 28gCholesterol: 210mgSodium: 900mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 350mgIron: 3mg
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