Creamy Velveeta Rotini with Cajun Garlic Chicken Strips
Creamy Velveeta Rotini with Cajun Garlic Chicken Strips is a scrumptious, comforting dish that combines tender chicken and pasta with a rich, cheesy sauce infused with spicy Cajun flavors. Perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, this recipe is quick to prepare and guarantees satisfaction for the whole family. With its creamy texture and zesty kick, you’ll find yourself wanting seconds!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 12 oz rotini pasta
- 6 oz Velveeta cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Cook the rotini in salted boiling water until al dente (8-10 minutes), reserving ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken strips seasoned with Cajun seasoning and garlic powder until golden brown (7-9 minutes). Keep warm.
- In the same skillet, melt butter, sauté minced garlic, then stir in heavy cream and milk. Bring to a simmer.
- Gradually mix in Velveeta and mozzarella cheese until melted and smooth. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Toss cooked rotini in the sauce and simmer for another 10-12 minutes.
- Serve topped with chicken strips and garnish with parsley if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 400g)
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 945mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 125mg