Garlic Chili Oil Chicken Bites & Cajun Alfredo with Charred Zucchini Twists
Get ready for a flavor-packed dinner with these Garlic Chili Oil Chicken Bites & Cajun Alfredo with Charred Zucchini Twists. Juicy chicken bites are seared in spicy garlic chili oil, paired with creamy Cajun Alfredo pasta, and finished with fresh charred zucchini twists. This quick dinner idea combines a kick of heat with comforting creaminess, making it perfect for weeknights, family dinners, or even a date-night meal.
Ingredients
- 400 g chicken thighs or breasts, cubed
- 3 tbsp chili oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp butter
- 300 g fusilli or rotini pasta
- 2 medium zucchinis, spiralized
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
Instructions
- Toss chicken with chili oil, garlic, and a pinch of salt. Rest 15 minutes, then sear until golden and slightly charred.
- Melt butter, sauté garlic, add cream and Cajun seasoning. Simmer until thickened, then stir in Parmesan.
- Boil pasta until al dente, drain, and toss in Alfredo sauce.
- Toss zucchini with olive oil, salt, and Cajun seasoning. Char for 2–3 minutes.
- Plate pasta, top with chicken bites, add zucchini, and garnish with parsley.
Nutrition
Calories: 620kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 38gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 870mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 220mgIron: 3.5mg
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