Ultimate Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Spicy Cajun Alfredo Twisted Pasta
Bold, garlicky chicken bites coated in buttery goodness and tossed over creamy, spicy Cajun Alfredo twisted pasta – this dish is the perfect easy dinner idea for when you crave something comforting yet exciting. Tender chicken pieces are pan-seared to perfection, then smothered in garlic butter and paired with velvety Cajun Alfredo sauce that clings beautifully to twisted pasta. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners, cozy date nights, or even meal prepping.
Equipment
- Skillet
- Large pot
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 500 g chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 250 g twisted pasta (rotini or fusilli)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Cajun seasoning. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Toss chicken back into the skillet to coat in the garlic butter.
- In a separate pan, heat butter and heavy cream over medium heat. Stir in Parmesan and a pinch of Cajun seasoning until creamy.
- Cook twisted pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and add to the Alfredo sauce, tossing to coat evenly.
- Serve the creamy Cajun pasta in bowls, topped with the garlic butter chicken bites. Garnish with chopped parsley.
Notes
For extra heat, add an extra pinch of Cajun seasoning or red pepper flakes. To reheat, add a splash of cream or milk when warming to maintain the sauce’s creamy texture.
Nutrition
Calories: 640kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 38gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 140mgSodium: 720mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 950IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 320mgIron: 2mg
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