Description
Creamy Garlic Chicken and Rotini with Mozzarella Alfredo is the ultimate comfort food that perfectly blends juicy chicken with tender rotini pasta, all enveloped in a rich, creamy Alfredo sauce. This dish is not only quick to prepare—ready in just 30 minutes—but also versatile enough for family dinners or cozy nights in. With its delightful combination of garlic, herbs, and melted cheeses, it promises to become a favorite at your table. Enjoy this heavenly meal paired with a side salad or crusty bread for the perfect dining experience.
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
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook rotini in salted boiling water until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Drain and reserve one cup of pasta water.
- Season chicken with Cajun and Italian seasonings. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and sear chicken until golden-brown (4-5 minutes per side). Remove from skillet.
- Lower heat to medium. Add butter and minced garlic to the skillet; sauté for one minute until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and stir well. Add Velveeta cubes and let melt before adding mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Stir until the sauce is smooth; adjust consistency with reserved pasta water as needed.
- Toss cooked rotini in the sauce until well coated. Let simmer on low heat for two more minutes.
- Serve by plating creamy rotini alongside seared chicken pieces and garnish with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 450g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: For added nutrition, consider mixing in spinach or bell peppers before tossing in the pasta. This dish can be easily customized by swapping out cheeses based on preference.