Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Cheesy Rotini Alfredo with Garlic Chicken Strips, a dish that brings rich creaminess and savory chicken together in perfect harmony. This delightful recipe is not only quick and easy to prepare, taking just 40 minutes, but it’s also versatile enough to impress guests at any gathering or satisfy your family’s cravings on a busy weeknight. The creamy cheese sauce envelops the rotini pasta, while tender garlic-seasoned chicken strips add an extra layer of flavor. Serve it as a main course or pair it with a fresh salad for a balanced meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 12 oz rotini pasta
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 6 oz Velveeta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta in salted boiling water until al dente (8-10 minutes). Reserve 2 tablespoons of pasta water before draining.
- Season chicken strips with Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken strips until golden brown and fully cooked (about 7-9 minutes total). Remove from skillet and keep warm.
- In the same skillet, lower heat and melt remaining butter. Sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in heavy cream and milk; bring to a gentle simmer. Add Velveeta cheese until melted and smooth.
- Stir in mozzarella and Parmesan cheese until thickened into a creamy sauce. If needed, use reserved pasta water to adjust consistency.
- Toss cooked rotini in the sauce until well coated.
- Serve topped with garlic chicken strips and garnish with chopped parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 150mg