Description
Craving something creamy, spicy, and packed with flavor? This *Tuscan Garlic Chicken Bites & Sun-Dried Tomato Cajun Alfredo Pasta* is the ultimate easy dinner recipe that combines juicy pan-seared chicken, bold Cajun spices, and a velvety homemade Alfredo sauce. Twisted rotini pasta wraps up all that goodness, while sun-dried tomatoes add a gourmet tang. Perfect for cozy nights, impressive date dinners, or quick comfort food ideas when you need something extra satisfying. A true favorite for anyone looking for bold and creamy pasta ideas!
Ingredients
1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
0.5 teaspoon onion powder
Salt and black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
10 oz rotini pasta
1 tablespoon butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
0.5 cup grated parmesan cheese
0.25 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
0.33 cup sun-dried tomatoes, julienned
Salt and black pepper, to taste
0.5 cup reserved pasta water (as needed)
Parmesan shavings
Extra chopped parsley
Cracked black pepper
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the rotini pasta until al dente, reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
2. Pat chicken dry and cut into bite-sized pieces. In a bowl, mix with olive oil, garlic, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken in batches for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, lower heat to medium and add butter. Sauté garlic for 30 seconds. Add heavy cream and simmer for 2–3 minutes until thickened.
5. Stir in parmesan and Cajun seasoning. Mix until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth.
6. Add cooked pasta and sun-dried tomatoes. Toss to coat. Use pasta water to thin if needed.
7. Return chicken to the skillet. Toss everything together and let it heat through for 1–2 minutes.
8. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot, garnished with parmesan, parsley, and black pepper.
Notes
Use the oil from the sun-dried tomato jar for more intense flavor in both chicken and sauce.
Let the chicken rest before slicing to keep it juicy and avoid drying it out.
Always reserve pasta water—it’s liquid gold for loosening thick sauces!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (¼ recipe)
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: creamy pasta, chicken alfredo, Tuscan garlic chicken, Cajun Alfredo, easy dinner