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A skillet filled with creamy Cajun garlic chicken and whole wheat rotini pasta garnished with fresh parsley.

High Protein Cheesy Cajun Garlic Chicken Rotini Skillet

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 485 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 450 g boneless , skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 224 g whole wheat rotini pasta
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning, divided
  • 4 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 225 g low -fat cottage cheese
  • 120 ml unsweetened almond milk or skim milk
  • 60 g shredded low-fat sharp cheddar cheese
  • 30 g grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions
 

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook rotini according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  • While pasta cooks, season chicken cubes with 1 tablespoon of Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  • Heat olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 6-8 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  • Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 60 seconds until fragrant.
  • In a blender or food processor, combine the cottage cheese, milk, and the remaining 1 tablespoon of Cajun seasoning. Blend until completely smooth.
  • Reduce skillet heat to low. Pour the blended cottage cheese sauce into the skillet with the chicken.
  • Add the cooked rotini, shredded cheddar, and Parmesan cheese to the skillet.
  • Stir continuously over low heat for 2-3 minutes until the cheeses are melted and the sauce coats the pasta thoroughly. Do not boil the sauce to prevent curdling.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.