Description
A flavorful combination of juicy, garlicky chicken bites paired with a creamy Cajun Alfredo twisted pasta. This dinner is packed with spice, comfort, and buttery richness in every forkful — perfect for cozy nights or flavorful entertaining.
Ingredients
1 lb chicken breast, boneless and skinless
3 cloves garlic, minced; 3 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tbsp olive oil; 8 oz fettuccine or twisted pasta
3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup heavy cream; 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp chopped parsley (optional for garnish)
Instructions
1. Season the chicken with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
2. Heat olive oil and 1 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and cook for 2–3 minutes on each side until golden.
3. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
4. In a large pot, boil water with salt. Add pasta and cook until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.
5. In the same skillet, melt 2 tbsp butter over medium heat. Add heavy cream and whisk until heated through.
6. Gradually stir in Parmesan cheese until melted. Add paprika and Cajun seasoning. Adjust thickness with pasta water as needed.
7. Toss the cooked pasta in the Alfredo sauce.
8. Return chicken to the skillet or top the pasta with it.
9. Garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan if desired.
10. Serve immediately.
Notes
Let the chicken rest a few minutes after searing — it helps lock in moisture before mixing with sauce.
Don’t overcook the pasta — a firm al dente helps it stand up to the creamy sauce.
Adjust Cajun seasoning to your spice tolerance. Some blends are spicier than others.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet and Boil
- Cuisine: American Cajun Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: Garlic butter chicken, Cajun Alfredo pasta, creamy chicken pasta