Description
Cajun Chicken Bites with Creamy Garlic Herb Alfredo Twists is a flavorful and comforting dish perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests. It features tender, bite-sized chicken seasoned with bold Cajun spices, seared to perfection, and tossed with rotini pasta in a rich, creamy garlic herb Alfredo sauce.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast, diced into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1.5 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 12 oz rotini pasta
- 2 tbsp fresh dill or parsley, chopped
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Toss the diced chicken with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- Cook rotini pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and thickened.
- Add the cooked chicken and drained pasta to the skillet with the Alfredo sauce. Toss to coat everything evenly.
- Stir in the fresh dill or parsley. Season with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Chicken thighs can be used as a substitute for chicken breast.
- Other pasta shapes like penne or fettuccine can be used.
- For a dairy-free option, use plant-based cream and vegan Parmesan.
- If you don’t have pre-made Cajun seasoning, you can mix paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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