Description
Get ready to fall in love with this bold, comforting, and flavor-packed Hot Honey Cajun Chicken Alfredo with Basil Feta Swirl & Crispy Brussels Chips. It’s a quick dinner idea that combines spicy Cajun chicken, sweet hot honey, creamy Alfredo, tangy feta, and crunchy Brussels chips for the ultimate food fusion. Whether you’re looking for easy dinner inspiration, a cozy weekend recipe, or simply crave a new pasta twist, this easy recipe brings the flavor—and then some. Perfect for weeknights, date nights, or whenever you want to seriously impress.
Ingredients
1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
2 tablespoons hot honey
12 ounces rotini pasta
1.5 cups heavy cream
1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
1 cup Brussels sprouts leaves (from about 8–10 sprouts)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Marinate chicken with Cajun seasoning, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Let rest for 20 minutes.
2. Preheat oven to 375°F. Toss Brussels leaves with oil, salt, and pepper. Roast 10–12 minutes until crispy.
3. Cook rotini in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside with a drizzle of olive oil.
4. Sear chicken in hot pan until golden and cooked through, about 4–5 minutes per side. Drizzle with hot honey and slice.
5. In saucepan, melt butter and sauté garlic. Add cream and simmer. Stir in parmesan, then basil and feta. Let feta melt partially.
6. Toss pasta with half of the Alfredo. Plate, top with sliced chicken, spoon over remaining sauce, and garnish with Brussels chips and basil.
Notes
Use freshly grated parmesan for a smooth, non-grainy Alfredo sauce.
Don’t skip the hot honey—it balances out the spicy and creamy elements perfectly.
Keep Brussels chips in a separate container if storing to maintain their crispiness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop + Oven
- Cuisine: Fusion / Southern-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ~1.5 cups
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: <1g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
Keywords: easy dinner, spicy pasta, creamy alfredo, chicken recipes, quick comfort food