Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large chicken breasts, cubed
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 10 ounces rotini pasta
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season cubed chicken with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Sear until golden and fully cooked. Set aside.
- In the same skillet, add more butter if needed. Sauté garlic until fragrant, then stir in sun-dried tomatoes.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in Parmesan and extra Cajun seasoning. Let it thicken.
- Cook rotini in salted water per package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Add chicken back into the sauce. Stir in cooked pasta.
- Mix until well combined and heated through. Garnish with parsley and more Parmesan. Serve immediately.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in Cajun seasoning for a few hours before cooking. You can substitute chicken with shrimp or sausage for a different protein. Use fresh sun-dried tomatoes for a more pronounced flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg