Description
Looking for a bold, flavor-packed dish that’s both comforting and quick to make? These Cajun Chicken Bites with Creamy Garlic Herb Alfredo Twists are exactly what your weeknight dinner routine needs. Juicy, spicy chicken bites seared to perfection meet a rich, velvety Alfredo sauce laced with garlic and fresh herbs, all wrapped around perfectly cooked rotini pasta. It’s the ultimate easy dinner, great for impressing guests or just treating yourself. Whether you’re searching for quick dinner ideas, creamy pasta recipes, or healthy food ideas with a kick, this recipe checks all the boxes.
Ingredients
1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 ½ tbsp Cajun seasoning
2 tbsp olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp butter
1 cup heavy cream
¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
8 oz rotini pasta
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
1 tbsp chopped fresh dill
½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
1. Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and toss with Cajun seasoning, salt, and 1 tbsp olive oil. Let it rest for 10–15 minutes.
2. Heat the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken in a single layer and cook for 6–8 minutes, turning once, until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
3. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the rotini according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving ½ cup of pasta water.
4. In the same skillet, melt the butter and sauté the minced garlic for 1 minute until fragrant.
5. Add heavy cream to the skillet and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese and let it melt into a smooth sauce.
6. Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to coat evenly. If the sauce is too thick, add a bit of reserved pasta water.
7. Stir in fresh parsley and dill, mixing well.
8. Top the pasta with the Cajun chicken bites. Serve hot with extra herbs if desired.
Notes
Let the seasoned chicken rest before cooking—it helps deepen flavor and keeps it juicy.
Fresh herbs like parsley and dill brighten the creamy Alfredo. Don’t skip them!
If your Alfredo sauce is too thick, a splash of reserved pasta water or cream will smooth it right out.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (¼ of recipe)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: creamy pasta, Cajun chicken, easy dinner, quick recipe, comfort food, alfredo pasta