Cheesy Cajun Garlic Chicken Rotini Skillet

Ingredients :

Chicken & Pasta:
2 boneless chicken breasts
2 tsp Cajun seasoning
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic (use microplane)
2 cups rotini pasta
2½ cups chicken bone broth
½ cup heavy cream

Cheesy Sauce:
1½ cups sharp cheddar
½ cup Parmigiano-Reggiano
1 tbsp butter
1 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
Fresh parsley (garnish)

Equipment:
Cast Iron Skillet (12″+ for one-pan cooking)
Microplane Zester (for fresh garlic mincing)

Directions:

1. Sear Chicken:
   Toss chicken with Cajun seasoning. Sear in hot olive oil in cast iron skillet until golden (6-8 mins). Remove.

2. Sauté Aromatics:
   Melt butter, add minced garlic (30 secs).

3. Cook Pasta:
   Add rotini, chicken broth, and cream. Boil → simmer covered 12-14 mins.

4. Cheesy Finish:
   Stir in chicken, cheddar, Parmesan, smoked paprika, S&P. Melt into cream sauce.

5. Garnish:
   Rest 2 mins. Top with fresh parsley.

Nutritional Information:
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 25 minutes | Total Time: 35 minutes
Calories per serving: ~520 |  Servings: 4