Description
Juicy golden-seared chicken bites coated in a creamy Cajun Alfredo sauce infused with sun-dried tomatoes and fresh Parmesan, paired with tender-crisp charred broccolini for a restaurant-worthy dinner at home. Perfect as an easy dinner, quick weeknight meal, or an impressive dish for entertaining. This recipe blends bold Cajun spices, rich Alfredo creaminess, and fresh greens, making it a flavorful addition to your list of dinner ideas and easy recipes.
Ingredients
1 ½ lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp Cajun seasoning plus extra to taste
½ tsp garlic powder
Salt & black pepper to taste
2 tbsp unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, finely chopped (oil-packed, drained)
1 ½ cups heavy cream
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp Cajun seasoning
½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Salt & black pepper to taste
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1 large bunch broccolini, trimmed
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt & black pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Toss with olive oil, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
2. Heat skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken in a single layer for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and keep warm.
3. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sun-dried tomatoes, sauté 1 minute.
4. Stir in heavy cream, then add Parmesan, Cajun seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Stir until smooth. Avoid boiling. Season to taste.
5. Return chicken to sauce, toss to coat, and simmer 1–2 minutes.
6. In the chicken skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add broccolini, season with salt and pepper, and char for 4–5 minutes until tender-crisp.
7. Plate chicken with extra sauce, add broccolini, and garnish with parsley and Parmesan.
Notes
Freshly grated Parmesan gives a smoother, silkier sauce than pre-shredded cheese.
If sauce is too thick, add a splash of chicken broth or milk to loosen.
Char the broccolini last to keep it bright green and crisp.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 640
- Fat: 35
- Saturated Fat: 18
- Unsaturated Fat: 15
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 13
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 35
- Cholesterol: 135
Keywords: easy dinner, quick weeknight meal, chicken recipe, Alfredo sauce, Cajun chicken, creamy chicken, broccolini recipe, Italian-Cajun fusion