Description
Garlic Butter Chicken Rotini with Melted Mozzarella is a comforting and creamy dish that brings warmth to your dinner table. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings, this one-pot meal features tender chicken, flavorful spices, and gooey melted mozzarella, all enveloped in a rich garlic butter sauce. With just 30 minutes of cooking time, you can indulge in a delightful combination of textures and flavors that will please family and friends alike. It’s also customizable—feel free to add your favorite vegetables or swap proteins for a unique twist.
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
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cups rotini pasta
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup Velveeta cheese (cubed)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large deep skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil and cook the chicken seasoned with Cajun seasoning and spices until golden brown (6–8 minutes). Add butter and minced garlic, stirring to coat.
- Remove the chicken; pour chicken broth into the pan, bring to simmer, then add rotini pasta. Cover and cook until tender (10–12 minutes).
- Reduce heat; stir in heavy cream, Velveeta, and Parmesan until melted and creamy.
- Return chicken to the skillet; mix well to combine.
- Top with mozzarella cheese; cover for 2–3 minutes until melted.
- Garnish with parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg