Ingredients
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- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 12 oz rotini pasta
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 oz cream cheese
Instructions
- Boil rotini in salted water until al dente (about 10 minutes), drain, and set aside.
- Season chicken strips with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper; coat with Parmesan cheese.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium-high heat; sear chicken until fully cooked (5-7 minutes).
- Add half of the minced garlic for flavor in the last minute of cooking.
- Remove chicken; in the same pan, sauté remaining garlic briefly.
- Stir in heavy cream and chicken broth; bring to a simmer.
- Whisk in cream cheese, then add mozzarella and cheddar until smooth.
- Season sauce with Italian seasoning, basil, crushed red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and pepper.
- Toss cooked rotini into the sauce until evenly coated.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing, Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg