Description
If bold flavor and creamy comfort are what you’re craving, these Lemon Cajun Chicken Bites with Creamy Garlic Herb Alfredo Twists will hit the spot. This easy dinner recipe combines spicy, zesty chicken with a silky garlic herb Alfredo pasta for a crave-worthy meal that’s perfect for weeknights or entertaining. With tender bites of seared chicken and spiraled pasta drenched in Parmesan cream sauce, it’s one of those quick dinner ideas that feels both indulgent and effortless. Whether you’re searching for easy recipes, dinner ideas, or even a weeknight comfort food option, this one’s a guaranteed favorite.
Ingredients
2 chicken breasts
2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup heavy cream
¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
8 ounces rotini pasta
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Cut chicken into bite-sized chunks and pat dry. Toss with olive oil, Cajun seasoning, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Let marinate for 10 minutes.
2. Heat 1 tablespoon of butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken in a single layer for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
3. Cook rotini pasta in salted boiling water until al dente (about 8–10 minutes). Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain.
4. In the same skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter and sauté garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add heavy cream and simmer for 2–3 minutes.
5. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
6. Add cooked pasta to the sauce, using reserved pasta water to loosen if needed.
7. Toss in fresh parsley and mix well.
8. Serve with Cajun chicken bites on top or mixed in. Garnish with extra herbs or Parmesan.
Notes
Use freshly grated Parmesan for the creamiest Alfredo texture.
Don’t skip resting the chicken after cooking—it locks in moisture.
Add lemon zest at the end for extra brightness and aroma.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
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