Creamy Jalapeño Garlic Chicken Bites with Twisted Cheddar Cajun Pasta
A creamy, spicy, and irresistibly comforting dish, this Creamy Jalapeño Garlic Chicken Bites with Twisted Cheddar Cajun Pasta is perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings. Juicy chicken bites are seasoned with jalapeño and garlic, seared to perfection, then tossed with rotini pasta in a velvety cheddar Cajun sauce. This hearty, flavor-packed recipe combines comfort food satisfaction with a hint of heat, making it a top choice for dinner ideas, easy recipes, and comfort meals.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts
- 2 fresh jalapeños, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 12 ounces rotini pasta
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces, chop jalapeños, and mince garlic.
- Toss chicken with olive oil, jalapeños, garlic, Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook chicken until golden and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
- Cook rotini pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water.
- In the same skillet, melt butter, stir in heavy cream and cheddar until smooth. Add Cajun seasoning to taste.
- Add pasta and chicken to the sauce, toss to coat, and adjust consistency with pasta water.
- Serve hot, garnished with jalapeño slices or extra Cajun seasoning.
Notes
For extra heat, keep some jalapeño seeds in the mix. Add more cheese for an ultra-creamy sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 620kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 35gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 140mgSodium: 860mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 950IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 320mgIron: 2.5mg
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