Creamy Velveeta Rotini with Cajun Garlic Chicken Strips
Creamy Velveeta Rotini with Cajun Garlic Chicken Strips is a comforting dish that combines creamy cheese sauce and zesty Cajun chicken for a satisfying meal. In just 30 minutes, you can prepare this flavorful pasta dish that’s perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings. The tender chicken strips, coated in a blend of spices, pair beautifully with the cheesy rotini, creating a delightful experience for your taste buds. Customize it by adding your favorite vegetables or adjusting the spice level to suit your palate. This recipe is not only quick but also guarantees to impress even the pickiest eaters.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- 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
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook rotini in salted boiling water until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain and reserve ½ cup pasta water.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and sear chicken strips seasoned with Cajun spices for 7-9 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic for one minute, then add heavy cream and milk to simmer.
- Stir in Velveeta until melted; add mozzarella cheese and season to taste.
- Toss cooked rotini in the sauce and let simmer on low for an additional 12 minutes.
- Serve hot with chicken strips on top and optional parsley garnish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg