Description
Lemon Cajun Chicken Bites with Creamy Garlic Herb Alfredo Twists is a flavorful and easy weeknight meal. It features juicy, spicy chicken bites paired with rich, creamy Alfredo pasta for a satisfying dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 8 ounces rotini pasta
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Toss chicken pieces with Cajun seasoning, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken to the skillet and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce thickens.
- Cook rotini pasta according to package directions. Drain well.
- Add cooked pasta and chicken back into the skillet with the Alfredo sauce. Toss to coat.
- Stir in fresh parsley.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, increase the Cajun seasoning or add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Feel free to substitute rotini pasta with your favorite shape like penne or farfalle.
- Shrimp or tofu can be used as a substitute for chicken.
- For a dairy-free option, use full-fat coconut milk or a cashew-based cream sauce.
- If you prefer a low-carb version, use zucchini noodles or spaghetti squash instead of pasta.
- 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: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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