Description
Smoky, crispy chicken bites meet creamy roasted corn Alfredo sauce in this flavor-loaded Cajun pasta. It’s a satisfying all-in-one dinner with heat, richness, and a pop of sweetness from roasted corn. A perfect balance of indulgent and fresh.
Ingredients
400g boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon butter (for searing)
250g rotini pasta
1 tablespoon butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
200ml heavy cream
60g parmesan cheese, freshly grated
0.25 cup reserved pasta water
100g roasted corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
1. Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and pat dry. Toss with olive oil, Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Set aside to marinate while boiling pasta.
2. Bring salted water to a boil. Cook rotini until al dente. Drain and reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water.
3. Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high. Add butter and sear the chicken bites until blackened and fully cooked. Set aside and cover.
4. In a saucepan, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant. Stir in heavy cream and simmer 2 minutes.
5. Add parmesan cheese gradually, whisking until smooth. Stir in pasta water for a creamy consistency.
6. Fold in roasted corn, then add cooked pasta. Toss gently to coat everything.
7. Plate pasta, top with crispy chicken bites, and sprinkle parsley for garnish. Serve hot.
Notes
For a crispier chicken finish, cook in small batches to avoid crowding the pan.
Use freshly grated parmesan for the creamiest sauce — pre-shredded won’t melt the same.
To reheat, splash in a bit of milk or cream to revive the sauce without clumping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Pasta Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: creamy Cajun pasta, crispy chicken, alfredo corn pasta