Description
Craving a bold and creamy dish that hits all the right notes? These Cajun Chicken Bites with Creamy Garlic Herb Alfredo Twists combine spicy pan-seared chicken with velvety garlic-Parmesan Alfredo sauce tossed through spiraled rotini pasta. This is a quick dinner, easy recipe, and comfort food idea all in one skillet — ideal for weeknight meals, food ideas for guests, or a cozy easy dinner with flavor-packed results. Whether you’re looking for dinner ideas, a quick pasta, or a protein-packed creamy dish, this one delivers every single time.
Ingredients
500g chicken breast, diced
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
300g rotini pasta
2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley or dill
Salt and pepper to taste
Water for boiling pasta
Instructions
1. Dice the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and toss with Cajun seasoning, a pinch of salt, and olive oil. Let marinate for 10–15 minutes.
2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook rotini pasta until al dente, then drain and reserve ½ cup of the pasta water.
3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces in a single layer and sear until golden and fully cooked, about 7–8 minutes. Remove and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add minced garlic. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
5. Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a light simmer. Stir in the grated Parmesan and mix until the sauce thickens and becomes creamy.
6. Add the cooked pasta into the sauce and toss well to coat. Add a splash of reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
7. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and stir to combine, or serve on top of the pasta for presentation.
8. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley or dill before serving.
Notes
Marinating the chicken even for just 10 minutes boosts flavor and juiciness.
Reserve some pasta water to adjust the Alfredo sauce texture as needed.
Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best melting and flavor — skip the pre-shredded stuff.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: Cajun chicken pasta, creamy garlic Alfredo, quick dinner, easy pasta recipe, spicy creamy chicken