Description

This Garlic Chicken Bites & Creamy Cajun Spinach Artichoke Alfredo Pasta is a creamy, spicy, and comforting dinner you can make in just one skillet. It’s packed with golden seared garlic chicken, rich Alfredo sauce, tender pasta, and hearty vegetables. Perfect for a satisfying weeknight meal or an indulgent weekend treat.

Ingredients

1 pound chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons butter

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning

8 ounces orecchiette or penne pasta

4 ounces cream cheese

1 cup heavy cream

1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

3 cups fresh spinach

1 cup chopped artichoke hearts

Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Season the chicken pieces with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.

2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat.

3. Add chicken and sear on both sides until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.

4. In a separate pot, boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and reserve some pasta water.

5. In the same skillet, add more butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.

6. Stir in cream cheese until it starts to melt.

7. Pour in heavy cream and whisk until smooth and combined.

8. Add grated Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper.

9. Stir in spinach and artichoke hearts, cooking until the spinach wilts.

10. Add cooked pasta and reserved pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce.

11. Return chicken to the pan and gently toss to combine. Simmer for 2-3 minutes.

12. Serve hot with additional Parmesan on top.

Notes

Use freshly grated Parmesan for a smoother, melt-in sauce—pre-shredded cheese can be grainy.

Reserve at least ½ cup of pasta water—it’s perfect for loosening the sauce without thinning flavor.

You can use rotisserie chicken as a time-saver; just toss it with Cajun seasoning and sear lightly.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American, Cajun

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 1/4 of recipe)
Calories: 640
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 780mg
Fat: 36g
Saturated Fat: 18g
Unsaturated Fat: 16g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 41g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 41g
Cholesterol: 140mg

Keywords: garlic chicken, Cajun Alfredo, spinach artichoke pasta