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Easy Garlic Butter Chicken Over Cheesy Cajun Rotini

garlic butter chicken over cheesy cajun rotini
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This Easy Garlic Butter Chicken served over Cheesy Cajun Rotini is a comforting and flavorful weeknight dinner. Tender chicken breasts are coated in a rich garlic butter sauce and paired with creamy, cheesy pasta with a spicy Cajun kick.

Ingredients

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  • For the Chicken:
  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • For the Pasta:
  • 1 lb rotini pasta
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chicken: In a bowl, combine salt, pepper, and thyme. Rub evenly over the chicken breasts.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, or until cooked through. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
  4. Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
  5. Return chicken to the skillet. Spoon sauce over the chicken. Sprinkle with parsley. Let simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  6. Cook the Pasta: Cook rotini pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  7. In the same pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
  8. Stir in Cajun seasoning and heavy cream. Bring to a simmer.
  9. Add cheddar cheese and mozzarella cheese. Stir until melted and smooth.
  10. Add cooked pasta to the cheese sauce and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  11. Serve: Place a serving of cheesy Cajun rotini on a plate. Top with a garlic butter chicken breast. Garnish with extra parsley, if desired.

Notes

Serve with a side salad or steamed vegetables for a complete meal. For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the Cajun pasta sauce.

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