Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Garlic Butter Chicken Rotini with Melted Mozzarella. This one-pot wonder combines tender chicken, al dente rotini pasta, and a velvety, cheesy sauce that will delight your taste buds. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners. The richness of garlic butter paired with the gooey melted mozzarella creates a satisfying dish that everyone will love. Whether served as a casual dinner or dressed up for a gathering, this creamy pasta dish is sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cups rotini pasta
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup Velveeta (cubed)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken seasoned with Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook until golden brown and cooked through.
- Stir in butter and minced garlic; set chicken aside.
- In the same pan, simmer chicken broth and add rotini pasta. Cover and cook until pasta is tender.
- Reduce heat and mix in heavy cream, Velveeta cubes, and Parmesan until melted and creamy.
- Return chicken to the pan and stir well. Top with mozzarella cheese; cover until melted.
- Garnish with parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-pot cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe (approximately 340g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 845mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg