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Garlic Butter Chicken Rotini with Melted Mozzarella

Garlic Butter Chicken Rotini with Melted Mozzarella
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Garlic Butter Chicken Rotini with Melted Mozzarella is a comforting and indulgent dish that brings together tender chicken, rotini pasta, and a luscious creamy cheese sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this one-pot recipe is quick to prepare and minimizes cleanup while delivering rich flavors that will please everyone at the table. The combination of garlic butter and melted mozzarella creates a savory experience that elevates the humble pasta to new heights of deliciousness.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 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
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and Cajun seasoning. Cook for 6-8 minutes until golden brown.
  2. Stir in minced garlic and butter; cook for an additional minute. Remove cooked chicken from the pan and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add chicken broth and bring it to a simmer. Add rotini pasta, cover, and cook for 10-12 minutes until tender.
  4. Reduce heat to low; stir in heavy cream, Velveeta cheese, and Parmesan until melted into a creamy sauce.
  5. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet; mix well to combine everything with the sauce.
  6. Top with shredded mozzarella cheese. Cover for 2-3 minutes until melted.
  7. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

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