Description

This Garlic Butter Chicken Bites & Spicy Cajun Alfredo Twisted Pasta recipe is the ultimate comfort food with a bold twist. Featuring juicy garlic butter chicken, creamy Cajun Alfredo sauce, and perfectly spiraled pasta, it’s an easy yet indulgent dinner option. Ideal for busy weeknights or cozy weekend meals, this pasta is loaded with savory spice and creamy richness.

Ingredients

2 large chicken breasts, boneless and skinless, cut into bite-size pieces

2 tablespoons salted butter

3 cloves garlic, minced

2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning

1 cup heavy cream

3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

8 ounces twisted pasta (rotini or fusilli)

1 tablespoon olive oil

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

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Instructions

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

2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.

3. In the same skillet, melt butter and add minced garlic. Sauté for about 1 minute.

4. Add heavy cream and remaining Cajun seasoning. Stir and let it simmer to thicken slightly.

5. Stir in Parmesan cheese and cook until sauce is creamy and smooth.

6. Boil pasta in salted water according to package instructions. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup pasta water.

7. Return chicken to skillet and toss with sauce. Add cooked pasta and reserved pasta water as needed to loosen sauce.

8. Simmer 1–2 minutes. Garnish with parsley and more Parmesan before serving.

Notes

Use freshly grated Parmesan for best melting results.

Don’t overcook the garlic—it can turn bitter quickly.

Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency without thinning flavor.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American, Cajun-inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1.5 cups (approximate)
Calories: 620
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 680mg
Fat: 37g
Saturated Fat: 20g
Unsaturated Fat: 14g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 41g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 36g
Cholesterol: 145mg