Description

Bold, spicy, and irresistibly creamy—this Easy Buffalo Garlic Chicken Bites with Ranch Cajun Alfredo Twisted Pasta combines tender chicken bites tossed in tangy buffalo sauce, rich garlic flavor, and a luscious ranch Alfredo coating over perfectly cooked rotini pasta. It’s a quick dinner idea with the perfect balance of heat and creaminess, making it a game-day hit, a weeknight favorite, or a comforting indulgence. Whether you’re after easy dinner ideas, hearty pasta recipes, or flavor-packed comfort food, this one checks every box.

Ingredients

2 cups rotini pasta

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized cubes

2 tbsp olive oil

3 cloves garlic, minced

1/3 cup buffalo sauce

1 tsp Cajun seasoning

1 cup heavy cream

1/2 cup ranch dressing

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Salt and black pepper, to taste

Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

2 cups celery sticks, for serving

Instructions

1. Bring a medium saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add rotini pasta and cook until al dente according to package directions. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.

2. Pat chicken cubes dry, then season with salt, pepper, and half of the Cajun seasoning.

3. Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 5–6 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.

4. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Stir in buffalo sauce, heavy cream, ranch dressing, and remaining Cajun seasoning. Simmer 2–3 minutes.

5. Return chicken to the skillet, toss to coat, then add pasta, Parmesan cheese, and a splash of reserved pasta water if needed. Stir until well combined.

6. Garnish with parsley and serve with celery sticks.

Notes

Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best sauce texture and flavor.

Swap heavy cream for half-and-half if you want a lighter dish.

Keep celery chilled until serving for maximum crunch.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Pasta Dinner
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 plate
Calories: 640
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 980mg
Fat: 32g
Saturated Fat: 16g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 38g
Cholesterol: 140mg

Keywords: easy dinner, buffalo chicken pasta, creamy pasta, weeknight meal, game day recipe, spicy pasta, ranch Alfredo pasta