Description
Looking for a bold and creamy pasta dish that delivers on both comfort and spice? This Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Spicy Cajun Alfredo Twisted Pasta is your new go-to for quick dinners, easy comfort food, or exciting dinner ideas. Juicy, seared chicken is tossed in garlic butter, paired with al dente twisted pasta, and coated in a creamy Cajun Alfredo sauce that brings rich flavor with a spicy edge. It’s the perfect blend of indulgent and bold, ideal for anyone craving an easy recipe that doesn’t skimp on taste. Whether you need a quick dinner, a new twist on pasta night, or simply love food ideas with heat and soul, this one’s for you.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
8 oz twisted pasta (fusilli, rotini, or similar)
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
1. Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and pat dry. Toss with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
2. Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
3. Add chicken to the pan and sear until golden and fully cooked, about 6–8 minutes. Remove and set aside.
4. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente, according to package instructions. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain.
5. In the same skillet, add a tablespoon of butter, then pour in heavy cream. Stir and simmer over medium heat.
6. Add parmesan, Cajun seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Stir until smooth and slightly thickened.
7. Toss the cooked pasta into the sauce. Use reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce if needed.
8. Return chicken to the pan and mix gently. Finish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Use freshly grated parmesan to ensure a smooth, non-grainy sauce.
Don’t skip reserving pasta water—it helps emulsify and balance the sauce texture.
Add a squeeze of lemon juice before serving to brighten the richness of the Alfredo sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 670
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
Keywords: quick dinner, easy recipe, pasta dinner, garlic chicken, Alfredo pasta, spicy pasta