Ingredients
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Gather these ingredients to make your Cheesy Cajun Garlic Chicken Rotini Skillet:
- 8 ounces rotini pasta
- 1 pound boneless chicken breasts, diced
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Boil salted water, cook rotini pasta until al dente, drain, and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet, add diced chicken, season with Cajun seasoning, and cook until golden.
- Add minced garlic and diced bell peppers, sauté for 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in heavy cream and simmer until slightly thickened.
- Stir in cheddar cheese until melted, then mix in cooked rotini pasta.
- Season with salt and pepper, serve garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For extra spice, add more Cajun seasoning.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 150mg