Description
A full-flavor meal that combines sticky-sweet maple garlic chicken bites with creamy spicy Cajun Alfredo and crispy roasted Brussels sprouts. This easy recipe brings restaurant-level flavor right into your kitchen and makes for a quick dinner, meal prep favorite, or an exciting twist on your usual weeknight meals. Perfect for lovers of bold food ideas, quick dinners, and rich, satisfying pasta dishes. Whether you’re craving a healthy-ish comfort plate or exploring new dinner ideas, this dish is a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
3 tablespoons maple syrup
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups Brussels sprouts, halved
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
8 ounces fettuccine pasta
1 cup heavy cream
¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Dice chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and place in a bowl with maple syrup, garlic, soy sauce, 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper. Let marinate for 15–20 minutes.
2. Toss Brussels sprouts with remaining olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast at 425°F (220°C) for 20–25 minutes until golden and crispy.
3. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add heavy cream and simmer gently. Stir in Parmesan and Cajun seasoning. Reduce to low once thickened.
4. Boil fettuccine until al dente, drain, and mix with Alfredo sauce. Add a splash of pasta water if needed for consistency.
5. Sear marinated chicken in a skillet over medium-high heat for 6–8 minutes until glazed and cooked through.
6. Toss roasted Brussels sprouts with chopped parsley.
7. Plate fettuccine Alfredo, maple garlic chicken bites, and Brussels sprouts. Garnish with extra parsley or Cajun seasoning if desired.
Notes
Use fresh Parmesan for a smooth and creamy Alfredo sauce.
Roast Brussels sprouts cut-side down to maximize crispiness.
If the Alfredo sauce thickens too much, add a splash of pasta water to loosen it.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
Keywords: easy recipe, quick dinner, spicy Alfredo, maple chicken, food ideas, dinner ideas