Description
Turn your weeknight dinner into a restaurant-worthy experience with these Chili Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Creamy Cajun Corn Alfredo Twists. This bold and satisfying dish combines juicy garlic butter chicken with creamy Cajun Alfredo pasta swirled with sweet corn. Perfect as a quick dinner, easy comfort food, or a crowd-pleasing recipe idea. Packed with flavor and ready in about 35 minutes, this is one of those easy recipes that turns into a favorite after just one bite.
Ingredients
500g boneless chicken thighs or breasts
2 tablespoons butter (for chicken)
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon chili flakes or 1 tablespoon chili paste
1 teaspoon paprika
Salt and black pepper to taste
250g rotini pasta
1 cup sweet corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen)
1 tablespoon butter (for sauce)
1 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Fresh parsley or green onions, for garnish
Instructions
1. Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and pat dry. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
2. Boil the rotini pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
3. In a skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add garlic and chili flakes or paste. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Add chicken and cook for 6–8 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
5. In the same pan, add 1 tablespoon of butter and sauté the corn for 2–3 minutes.
6. Pour in the cream, add Cajun seasoning, and simmer for 3–4 minutes. Stir in the Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth.
7. Toss in the cooked pasta, adding pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce.
8. Serve pasta on plates, top with garlic butter chicken, and garnish with chopped parsley or green onions.
Notes
Make sure to pat the chicken dry to get that perfect golden sear.
Use fresh Parmesan for a smoother Alfredo sauce—it melts better than pre-grated cheese.
Taste and adjust the spice level to your liking by controlling chili and Cajun amounts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 670
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: chili garlic chicken, cajun alfredo, creamy pasta, weeknight dinner, easy recipe, comfort food