Description
Cajun Chicken Bites with Creamy Garlic Herb Alfredo Twists is a comforting yet spicy pasta dinner that brings restaurant-level indulgence straight to your table. Juicy, pan-seared chicken is tossed in bold Cajun spices and served alongside rotini swirled in a rich, garlicky Alfredo sauce with herbs. A perfect combo of heat and creaminess in every bite!
Ingredients
2 large chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs (basil, oregano, parsley)
8 oz rotini pasta
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley or dill, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1. Dice chicken into bite-sized pieces. Toss with olive oil, Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Let marinate for 20 minutes.
2. In a hot skillet, sear chicken pieces until golden and cooked through, about 6–8 minutes. Set aside and keep warm.
3. Cook rotini pasta in a pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain, reserving some pasta water.
4. In a saucepan, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Stir in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
5. Whisk in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Add Italian herbs, salt, and pepper to taste.
6. Toss the pasta with the Alfredo sauce until fully coated. Add a splash of pasta water to loosen if needed.
7. Plate pasta, top with Cajun chicken bites, and garnish with herbs. Serve immediately.
Notes
Marinate the chicken for deeper flavor—even 20 minutes makes a difference.
Use freshly grated Parmesan to avoid clumps in your Alfredo sauce.
If the Alfredo thickens too much, pasta water helps it stay silky.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 630
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: Cajun Chicken Pasta, Alfredo Pasta, Spicy Creamy Chicken