Lemon Pepper Chicken Bites & Roasted Red Pepper Cajun Alfredo Twists
Bring restaurant-quality flavor to your dinner table with these Lemon Pepper Chicken Bites & Roasted Red Pepper Cajun Alfredo Twists. Juicy, zesty chicken bites meet creamy roasted red pepper Cajun Alfredo sauce over tender pasta for a comforting yet vibrant meal. Perfect for busy weeknights, cozy date nights, or family dinners, this easy recipe combines bold flavor, creamy texture, and satisfying comfort in every bite.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Pot for boiling pasta
- Tongs or spatula
Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breasts
- 2 tsp lemon pepper seasoning
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup roasted red peppers, blended or chopped
- 1.5 cups heavy cream
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 12 oz rotini or fusilli pasta
- 0.5 tsp salt, to taste
- 0.25 tsp black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with lemon pepper.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet. Sear chicken until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic until fragrant. Add heavy cream, blended roasted red peppers, Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Simmer gently.
- Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
- Return chicken to skillet, add drained pasta, and toss in the sauce. Add Parmesan and adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Serve warm with extra Parmesan and a sprinkle of lemon pepper.
Notes
Reserve some pasta water to thin the sauce if needed. For extra spice, add more Cajun seasoning or red pepper flakes.
Nutrition
Calories: 620kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 36gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 145mgSodium: 720mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 22IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 18mgIron: 12mg
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