Description
This Lemon Cajun Chicken Bites with Creamy Garlic Herb Alfredo Twists recipe is the ultimate comfort food. Juicy Cajun-spiced chicken paired with rich garlic herb Alfredo pasta makes for a zesty, satisfying dinner. A perfect easy chicken pasta recipe for dinner, meal prep, or impressing guests.
Ingredients
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
8 ounces pasta twists (rotini or fusilli)
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
2. Toss the chicken in Cajun seasoning and lemon juice.
3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
4. Boil pasta twists in salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
5. In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
6. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
7. Stir in heavy cream and let it simmer for a few minutes.
8. Add Parmesan cheese and Italian herbs, stirring until the sauce thickens.
9. Add cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to coat.
10. Fold in the cooked Cajun chicken and stir gently.
11. Serve hot with extra Parmesan and herbs on top if desired.
Notes
This dish pairs great with garlic bread or a fresh salad.
Add a splash of milk when reheating to bring the Alfredo sauce back to life.
Adjust Cajun seasoning to your heat preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 140mg