Description

Craving a creamy, spicy, and indulgent dinner idea? This Garlic Butter Chicken Bites & Spicy Cajun Alfredo Twisted Pasta is the ultimate comfort food fusion. Juicy, golden-seared chicken bites smothered in garlicky butter meet a bold Cajun Alfredo sauce wrapped around every spiral of twisted pasta. It’s a quick dinner recipe that feels like a restaurant dish and works for both cozy nights in and impressive weekend meals. Perfect for those searching for easy dinner ideas, flavorful pasta recipes, or a spicy twist on a classic Alfredo. This one’s a winner for your go-to rotation of easy meals.

Ingredients

450g boneless skinless chicken breast

2 tablespoons salted butter

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning

1 cup heavy cream

1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

300g rotini or other twisted pasta

1 tablespoon olive oil

½ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon black pepper

1 tablespoon chopped parsley (optional)

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the twisted pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.

2. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and pat dry. Season with Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper.

3. In a skillet, heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter over medium-high. Sear the chicken for 4–5 minutes without moving, flip, and cook another 3–4 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.

4. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Add remaining butter and minced garlic. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Return chicken to the pan and toss in the garlic butter. Keep warm on low heat.

5. In a separate saucepan, warm heavy cream over medium-low heat. Stir in Cajun seasoning and grated Parmesan. Let simmer for 3–5 minutes until thick and smooth.

6. Add cooked pasta into the Cajun Alfredo sauce. Toss gently to coat. Add a splash of reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.

7. Serve Alfredo pasta alongside garlic butter chicken bites. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve hot.

Notes

Let the chicken sear undisturbed for that perfect golden crust.

If your sauce is too thick, a bit of pasta water brings it back to creamy perfection.

For even more flavor, grate the Parmesan fresh—skip the pre-shredded version.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 plate
Calories: 680
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 850mg
Fat: 38g
Saturated Fat: 20g
Unsaturated Fat: 14g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 38g
Cholesterol: 140mg

Keywords: quick dinner, spicy pasta, easy recipe, garlic chicken, Alfredo pasta, comfort food