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Hot Honey Garlic Chicken Bites & Cajun Alfredo with Crispy Broccoli Twists

Hot Honey Garlic Chicken Bites & Cajun Alfredo with Crispy Broccoli Twists

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Get ready for a flavor explosion with this Hot Honey Garlic Chicken Bites & Cajun Alfredo with Crispy Broccoli Twists recipe. Juicy chicken bites are coated in a sticky, sweet-spicy garlic glaze, paired with creamy Cajun Alfredo rotini pasta, and finished with charred, crispy broccoli for the ultimate dinner indulgence. This meal is everything: spicy, savory, rich, and loaded with texture. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a satisfying weekend comfort dish, it brings together hot honey chicken, creamy pasta, and roasted veggies into one crave-worthy bowl. Ideal for dinner ideas, comfort food lovers, and those craving an easy recipe that delivers big on flavor. Whether you're looking for food ideas for guests or quick meals that feel special, this is a must-try.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 730 kcal

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Saucepan
  • Oven or stovetop

Ingredients
  

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken thighs or breasts cut into bites
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons hot sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes
  • 2 tablespoons butter for glaze
  • 8 oz rotini pasta
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning for pasta
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning for broccoli
  • 1 tablespoon butter for Alfredo
  • salt to taste
  • fresh parsley or basil for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and toss with cornstarch and flour.
  • Heat oil in a skillet and fry chicken until crispy and golden. Set aside.
  • In a pan, melt butter, sauté garlic, add honey, hot sauce, and chili flakes. Simmer until thickened and coat fried chicken in the glaze.
  • Cook rotini pasta according to package directions. Drain and reserve some pasta water.
  • In a skillet, melt butter, add Cajun seasoning, stir in cream, then Parmesan until smooth. Toss pasta in sauce.
  • Toss broccoli with olive oil and Cajun seasoning. Roast or pan-sear until crispy.
  • Assemble pasta, top with broccoli and glazed chicken. Garnish with herbs.

Notes

For extra crispiness, fry the chicken in batches and don’t overcrowd the pan.
Use freshly grated Parmesan for the smoothest Alfredo texture.

Nutrition

Calories: 730kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 40gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 880mgFiber: 4gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 70mgCalcium: 260mgIron: 3.5mg
Keyword chicken dinner, Comfort Food, easy recipe, hot honey chicken, pasta with chicken
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