Description

Ready to bring bold, creamy flavor to your dinner table? This *Garlic Butter Chicken Bites & Spicy Cajun Alfredo Twisted Pasta* is the ultimate comfort dish with a kick. Featuring juicy chicken bites seared in garlic butter, smothered in a spicy Cajun Alfredo sauce, and tossed with pasta that grabs onto every drop — it’s the perfect blend of cozy and exciting. Whether you’re looking for an easy dinner idea, a quick weeknight recipe, or a satisfying food idea for guests, this dish delivers big flavor without a lot of fuss. Great for meal prep, weeknight dinners, or a flavorful twist on traditional Alfredo pasta.

Ingredients

1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces

2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning

1 teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon black pepper

3 tablespoons unsalted butter

1 tablespoon olive oil

4 garlic cloves, minced

1½ cups heavy cream

1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

12 oz twisted pasta (rotini, fusilli, or similar)

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

½ cup reserved pasta water (optional)

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the twisted pasta until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.

2. Season chicken pieces with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.

3. Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sear until golden and cooked through, about 5–6 minutes. Remove and set aside.

4. In the same pan, reduce heat and add the remaining butter along with minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant, about 30–60 seconds.

5. Pour in heavy cream, stir in remaining Cajun seasoning if desired, and let it simmer for 2–3 minutes.

6. Add Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and the sauce thickens. Use a splash of pasta water if needed to adjust consistency.

7. Toss the cooked pasta into the skillet and stir until coated in the sauce.

8. Add the cooked chicken bites back into the pan and mix well.

9. Finish with chopped parsley and extra Parmesan, if desired. Serve hot and enjoy.

Notes

Always use freshly grated Parmesan for the smoothest, creamiest Alfredo sauce.

Don’t skip the pasta water — it’s perfect for adjusting sauce texture without thinning the flavor.

Cajun seasoning intensity can vary, so taste as you go to control the heat.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American / Cajun Fusion

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 plate
Calories: 680
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 820mg
Fat: 39g
Saturated Fat: 18g
Unsaturated Fat: 18g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 42g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 38g
Cholesterol: 160mg

Keywords: easy recipe, spicy Alfredo, chicken pasta, garlic butter chicken, weeknight dinner, pasta ideas