Description
This Easy Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Spicy Cajun Alfredo recipe is a flavor-packed dinner idea that’s rich, spicy, and irresistibly creamy. Crispy golden chicken bites smothered in garlic butter sit on top of a velvety Cajun Alfredo pasta — all made in about 35 minutes! Perfect for an easy dinner, comfort food craving, or impressing guests. It’s also flexible with dairy-free and gluten-free options, making it one of the best quick dinner ideas for busy nights. Try this easy recipe next time you want something satisfying and bold!
Ingredients
1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons butter
4 cloves garlic minced
2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning (or more to taste)
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
8 ounces spaghetti
1 cup heavy cream
¾ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
1. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and pat dry. Season with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sear for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Add butter and garlic; sauté 1–2 minutes until fragrant. Return chicken and toss in garlic butter.
4. Cook spaghetti in a pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and reserve ½ cup of pasta water.
5. In another pan, heat heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in Cajun seasoning and parmesan cheese. Simmer for 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened.
6. Add cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to coat. Add pasta water as needed to adjust the consistency.
7. Serve pasta in bowls and top with garlic butter chicken bites. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
Patting the chicken dry helps achieve that golden sear without steaming.
Use freshly grated parmesan for a smooth, creamy Alfredo sauce.
Adjust Cajun seasoning to your spice preference — start light and build heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American-Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 630
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
Keywords: easy dinner, creamy pasta, garlic butter chicken, spicy alfredo, chicken and pasta recipe, comfort food, weeknight dinner, bold flavors