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Tuscan Garlic Chicken Bites & Sun-Dried Tomato Cajun Alfredo Pasta

Tuscan Garlic Chicken Bites & Sun-Dried Tomato Cajun Alfredo Pasta

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Bring the flavors of Italy to your table with Tuscan Garlic Chicken Bites & Sun-Dried Tomato Cajun Alfredo Pasta. This dish combines golden-seared chicken, a creamy Cajun Alfredo sauce, and tangy sun-dried tomatoes for a comforting pasta that’s rich, flavorful, and easy to make at home. Perfect as a quick dinner, cozy family meal, or even a restaurant-worthy date night dish, it’s hearty, creamy, and full of flavor. Whether you’re searching for quick dinner ideas, an easy pasta recipe, or indulgent comfort food, this Tuscan chicken pasta delivers every time.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Italian-American
Servings 4 people
Calories 640 kcal

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Pot for pasta
  • Strainer

Ingredients
  

  • 450 g chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 0.5 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
  • 300 g fettuccine or linguine pasta
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Instructions
 

  • Cut chicken into bite-sized chunks and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Cajun seasoning.
  • Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet. Sear chicken until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, melt butter, sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
  • Stir in heavy cream, bring to a gentle simmer, then add Cajun seasoning and parmesan until sauce thickens.
  • Add chopped sun-dried tomatoes into the sauce.
  • Boil pasta until al dente, drain, and reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
  • Return chicken to skillet, add pasta, and toss everything together. Adjust sauce with reserved pasta water if needed.
  • Garnish with parsley and extra parmesan before serving.

Notes

For extra spice, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the Alfredo sauce. If reheating leftovers, stir in a splash of cream or milk to restore the sauce’s silky texture.

Nutrition

Calories: 640kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 35gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 140mgSodium: 820mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 15mg
Keyword Cajun Alfredo, chicken dinner ideas, easy pasta recipe, Tuscan chicken pasta
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