Creamy Garlic Chicken and Rotini with Mozzarella Alfredo
Creamy Garlic Chicken and Rotini with Mozzarella Alfredo is a comforting and flavorful dish that caters to both weeknight dinners and special occasions. This delightful recipe combines tender chicken and rotini pasta enveloped in a velvety mozzarella Alfredo sauce, infused with aromatic garlic. In just 30 minutes, you can serve a gourmet meal that will impress your family and friends.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
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
- 1/2 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
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain, reserving ½ cup of pasta water.
- Season chicken with Cajun seasoning, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; sear chicken until golden-brown.
- Lower heat; add butter and garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in heavy cream, then add Velveeta cubes until melted. Mix in mozzarella and Parmesan; adjust the consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Toss cooked rotini with the sauce until well coated.
- Serve by plating creamy rotini alongside sautéed chicken pieces; garnish with parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 350g)
- Calories: 660
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 155mg