Description
Craving something bold, cheesy, and comforting? This Creamy Cajun Chicken Twisted Pasta with Mozzarella Alfredo is your next favorite dinner idea. With crispy Cajun-seasoned chicken breast, perfectly cooked rotini pasta, and a rich, velvety mozzarella Alfredo sauce, this easy recipe brings restaurant-quality flavor right to your kitchen. Whether you’re looking for a quick dinner, cozy comfort food, or spicy food ideas, this dish checks every box. It’s loaded with protein, packed with flavor, and customizable for nearly every palate.
Ingredients
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
Salt and black pepper to taste
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
1 large egg
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
12 oz rotini pasta
Water and salt for boiling
Instructions
1. Pound chicken breasts to even thickness for uniform cooking.
2. In a bowl, whisk egg. In another bowl, mix panko, Parmesan, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
3. Coat chicken with Cajun seasoning, dip in egg, then breading mix.
4. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
5. Let chicken rest on a board while you cook pasta.
6. Boil pasta in salted water until al dente, 8–10 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain.
7. In a saucepan, melt butter, sauté garlic for 1 minute, then stir in cream.
8. Slowly add mozzarella and Parmesan, stirring constantly until smooth. Season with Italian herbs, salt, and pepper.
9. Mix pasta with the Alfredo sauce. Add reserved pasta water if needed for consistency.
10. Slice the rested chicken and serve over the creamy pasta. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
Use fresh mozzarella for the smoothest, creamiest Alfredo sauce.
Always let the chicken rest before slicing to keep it juicy.
Save some pasta water—it helps adjust sauce thickness beautifully.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American with Cajun Influence
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ~1.5 cups pasta + chicken
- Calories: 690
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
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