Description
Craving a bold and comforting meal that feels gourmet but is easy to make? These Garlic-Parmesan Chicken Bites served over a creamy sun-dried tomato Cajun Alfredo sauce and paired with charred broccolini deliver just that.
This dinner is packed with juicy, golden-crusted chicken, velvety spiced cream sauce, and vibrant green crunch — perfect for a cozy weeknight or impressive weekend meal. A great option if you’re hunting for quick dinner recipes, creamy pasta ideas, bold chicken dishes, or new food ideas to spice up your weekly rotation.
Ingredients
1 lb chicken breast, diced
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 bunch broccolini
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Pat chicken pieces dry, season with salt, pepper, and Cajun spice.
2. Sear chicken in olive oil until golden, then add garlic and parmesan to crust. Remove and set aside.
3. In same skillet, melt butter, sauté garlic until fragrant.
4. Stir in heavy cream, Cajun seasoning, and sun-dried tomatoes. Simmer until thick.
5. Mix in parmesan and stir until smooth.
6. Char broccolini in olive oil in a separate pan. Season with salt and optional lemon juice.
7. Plate Alfredo, top with chicken, surround with broccolini. Garnish and serve hot.
Notes
For extra sauce richness, you can add a splash of chicken broth.
Try using boneless chicken thighs for a juicier bite.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: easy dinner, chicken Alfredo, garlic parmesan chicken, broccolini, creamy pasta