Description
Looking for a bold, creamy, and satisfying dinner idea? This Easy Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Spicy Cajun Alfredo Twisted Pasta is your go-to! Juicy golden chicken cooked in buttery garlic meets a creamy Cajun-spiced Alfredo sauce wrapped around rotini pasta. It’s a quick dinner, easy recipe, and total comfort food all in one dish. Whether you need new food ideas or crave something spicy and rich, this weeknight-friendly meal delivers.
Ingredients
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
3 cloves garlic minced
3 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tsp Cajun seasoning
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
8 oz rotini pasta
½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook rotini pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and reserve ½ cup of pasta water.
2. Cut chicken into bite-sized chunks and pat dry. Season with salt, pepper, and Cajun seasoning.
3. Heat olive oil and half the butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sear 2–3 minutes per side until golden.
4. Add garlic and remaining butter. Stir and cook for 1 more minute until fragrant. Remove chicken from pan and set aside.
5. Lower heat to medium. Add heavy cream to the skillet. Stir in Cajun seasoning and simmer gently.
6. Add Parmesan cheese to the cream, stirring until melted and smooth. Add pasta water if needed to adjust thickness.
7. Toss cooked rotini into the Alfredo sauce. Stir to coat evenly.
8. Serve pasta with garlic butter chicken on top or mixed in. Garnish with fresh parsley and extra cheese if desired.
Notes
Always pat the chicken dry before searing to get a beautiful golden crust.
If your sauce is too thick, loosen it with a bit of pasta water—it works like magic.
Use freshly grated cheese to avoid clumps and get a smooth Alfredo sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: easy recipe, chicken pasta, quick dinner, Alfredo pasta, spicy chicken, food ideas