Cajun Garlic Chicken Rotini (Printable Version)
Creamy cheese sauce, Cajun chicken, and rotini tossed all together in a comforting skillet.
# What You'll Need:
→ Main
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Season with salt and pepper as needed
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A half teaspoon onion powder
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A teaspoon of garlic powder
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Two tablespoons Cajun seasoning mix
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Two tablespoons olive oil
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12 ounces rotini noodles
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Cut up two skinless chicken breasts into small pieces
→ Sauce
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Half cup chicken broth
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A cup of heavy cream
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One tablespoon butter
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Four cloves crushed garlic
→ Cheese Blend
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Half cup shredded cheddar
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Half cup grated Parmesan
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One cup shredded mozzarella
→ Finish
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Chopped parsley on top
# Step-by-Step Guide:
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Cook your rotini in a big pot with salty water till it's just right. Drain it then leave it alone for now.
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Sprinkle the Cajun stuff, garlic and onion powder, salt, and pepper over the chicken pieces. Get some olive oil hot in a big skillet on medium-high. Dump in the chicken and cook those chunks, flipping them until browned all over and cooked through, about 6 minutes. Move them out of the skillet when they're done.
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Toss your butter in that same pan—let it melt on medium. Dump in your chopped garlic and cook just a minute, till it smells great.
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Pour the cream and broth right in, let it all warm up till it starts bubbling gently.
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Mix in your mozzarella, cheddar, and Parmesan, stirring so the cheese melts down and the sauce gets creamy and smooth.
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Throw the drained noodles and chicken right into the skillet. Make sure everything gets coated in that cheesy spicy sauce.
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Let it cook another couple minutes so the flavors come together. Toss some chopped parsley on top and serve it up hot. Want more cheese? Go for it.
# Additional Notes:
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Keep your heat low when adding cheese. If it gets too hot, your sauce might split and get greasy.