Garlic Butter Chicken Rotini with Melted Mozzarella
Indulge in a creamy, comforting dish with Garlic Butter Chicken Rotini with Melted Mozzarella. This one-pot wonder brings together succulent chicken, rich garlic butter, and gooey melted mozzarella for a delightful meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-pot cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cups rotini pasta
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup Velveeta (cubed)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the chicken pieces seasoned with Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until golden brown (6-8 minutes). Add butter and minced garlic; stir and set aside.
- In the same pan, bring chicken broth to a simmer, add rotini pasta, cover and cook for 10-12 minutes until tender.
- Reduce heat to low; stir in heavy cream, Velveeta, and Parmesan until melted.
- Return the chicken to the pan and mix well with the sauce.
- Sprinkle mozzarella on top; cover for 2-3 minutes until melted.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg