Ingredients
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- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 12 oz rotini pasta
- 6 oz Velveeta cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder
Instructions
- Cook rotini in salted boiling water until al dente (8-10 minutes). Reserve pasta water.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and butter; sear chicken seasoned with Cajun spices until golden brown (6-8 minutes). Remove.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic in butter until fragrant.
- Stir in heavy cream and milk, then add Velveeta cheese until melted and smooth.
- Mix in Parmesan and mozzarella; simmer until thickened (3-5 minutes), adjusting with reserved pasta water as needed.
- Toss cooked rotini in the sauce until well-coated.
- Serve topped with garlic Parmesan chicken and garnish with parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
Keywords: For added nutrition, incorporate fresh vegetables like spinach or broccoli. If you prefer a different cheese flavor, substitute Velveeta with cream cheese or cheddar.
