Description
Savor these Chili Garlic Butter Chicken Bites paired with creamy Cajun Corn Alfredo Twists. This dish offers a delightful balance of spicy, savory chicken and rich, comforting pasta, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1–2 teaspoons red pepper flakes (or to taste)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 12 oz rotini pasta
- 1 cup sweet corn kernels (frozen or canned)
- 1.5 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or green onions, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook rotini pasta according to package directions. Drain, reserving about 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- While the pasta cooks, pat the chicken pieces dry and season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
- In a large skillet or wok, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter to the same skillet. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add the heavy cream, Cajun seasoning, and Parmesan cheese to the skillet. Stir until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Stir in the cooked pasta and corn. Toss to coat everything evenly in the creamy Cajun Alfredo sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add a little of the reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached.
- Return the cooked chicken bites to the skillet and toss everything together to combine and heat through.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley or green onions.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, increase the red pepper flakes.
- Adjust Cajun seasoning to your preferred level of spice.
- Boneless, skinless chicken thighs are recommended for juicier results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 750
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Chili Garlic Butter Chicken, Chili Garlic Butter Chicken Bites, Spicy Garlic Butter Chicken, Garlic Butter Chicken with Red Pepper Flakes, Spicy Buttery Chicken Recipe