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Ultimate Tuscan Garlic Chicken Bites Recipe with Sun-Dried Tomato Cajun Alfredo Pasta

Ultimate Tuscan Garlic Chicken Bites with Sun-Dried Tomato Cajun Alfredo Pasta

Nora
Craving a restaurant‑worthy pasta dinner without the fuss? These tender Tuscan garlic chicken bites meet a rich, Cajun‑kissed Alfredo and twirls of rotini for a creamy, ultra‑satisfying meal that’s ready fast. Juicy, well‑seasoned chicken, tangy sun‑dried tomatoes, and a Parmesan‑loaded sauce deliver bold weeknight comfort the whole family will love—perfect for easy dinner, quick weeknight meals, and irresistible pasta night food ideas.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Italian-American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 780 kcal

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Pasta pot
  • Tongs
  • Wooden spoon

Ingredients
  

Chicken & Tomatoes

  • 1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1.5 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.75 tsp black pepper freshly ground
  • 0.5 cup sun-dried tomatoes oil-packed, drained and chopped

Cajun Alfredo Sauce

  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

Pasta

  • 12 oz rotini pasta
  • 1 tbsp kosher salt for pasta water

Instructions
 

  • Season Chicken – Pat chicken dry and cut into 1‑inch pieces. Toss with olive oil, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  • Sear – Heat a large skillet over medium‑high. Sear chicken in two batches until golden and cooked through, 4–5 minutes per batch. Transfer to a plate.
  • Build Sauce Base – Reduce heat to medium. Add butter; sauté garlic 30 seconds. Stir in Cajun seasoning and sun‑dried tomatoes.
  • Make Alfredo – Pour in heavy cream; simmer 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened. Stir in Parmesan until smooth.
  • Cook Pasta – Boil rotini in salted water until al dente; reserve a little pasta water and drain.
  • Combine – Return chicken (and juices) to the skillet. Add pasta and toss, loosening with a splash of pasta water if needed.
  • Finish & Serve – Sprinkle parsley, adjust salt/pepper, and serve hot.

Notes

For extra heat, add 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper with the Cajun seasoning. If the sauce thickens after cooling, whisk in warm milk or pasta water over low heat.

Nutrition

Calories: 780kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 44gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 21gCholesterol: 165mgSodium: 980mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 420mgIron: 2.6mg
Keyword Cajun Alfredo, Easy dinner, sun-dried tomato pasta, Tuscan chicken, weeknight pasta
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