Description
Looking for an easy dinner that’s rich, spicy, and completely satisfying? This Cajun Chicken Bites with Creamy Garlic Herb Alfredo Twists recipe checks all the boxes. Juicy, golden-seared Cajun chicken bites meet a velvety garlic Alfredo sauce, laced with fresh dill and parsley, all tossed into spiraled pasta that soaks up every last bit of flavor. Whether you’re hunting for quick dinner ideas, comforting weeknight meals, or high-protein pasta recipes, this one is a total winner.
Ingredients
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
8 ounces rotini pasta
1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and toss with Cajun seasoning, salt, and olive oil. Let sit while prepping other ingredients.
2. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken in batches for 5–6 minutes, until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
3. Boil rotini pasta in salted water according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup pasta water, then drain.
4. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Add butter and garlic; sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
5. Pour in heavy cream and simmer for 3–4 minutes, stirring gently.
6. Stir in Parmesan cheese, fresh dill, and parsley. Let the sauce thicken, then season with salt and pepper.
7. Toss in cooked rotini, mixing until fully coated. Add a splash of pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
8. Serve pasta in bowls, topped with Cajun chicken bites and extra herbs for garnish.
Notes
Don’t overcrowd the pan while searing chicken—work in batches for best browning.
Use freshly grated Parmesan for a smoother, creamier Alfredo texture.
Add pasta water gradually to reach your desired sauce consistency—start with just a tablespoon or two.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American / Cajun fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: easy dinner, creamy pasta, Cajun chicken, quick pasta, comfort food