Description
This bold and creamy Hot Honey Cajun Chicken Alfredo is a flavor-packed fusion that combines spicy-sweet glazed chicken, rich basil feta Alfredo sauce, and crunchy roasted Brussels chips. It’s a comforting, elevated dish that’s perfect for an easy dinner, quick weeknight meal, or even when you need fresh dinner ideas with a twist. Whether you’re looking for a restaurant-style pasta or a new healthy-ish food idea, this recipe delivers big-time with texture, flavor, and creamy indulgence.
Ingredients
1 pound chicken breast or thighs
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons hot honey
8 ounces rotini pasta
1 tablespoon butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 cup Brussels sprouts, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon olive oil (for Brussels)
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Cut chicken into bite-sized chunks and toss with Cajun seasoning, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Marinate for at least 15 minutes.
2. Toss thinly sliced Brussels sprouts with 1 teaspoon olive oil and a pinch of salt. Roast at 400°F (200°C) or air fry until crispy and golden, 10–15 minutes.
3. In a skillet, sear the marinated chicken until browned and cooked through, about 6–8 minutes. Add hot honey and toss to glaze. Cook for 1–2 more minutes until caramelized.
4. Boil rotini pasta in salted water according to package directions. Drain, reserving a bit of pasta water.
5. In a saucepan, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant. Add heavy cream and simmer gently. Stir in Parmesan until melted, then crumble in feta and add chopped basil. Let the sauce thicken slightly.
6. Toss cooked pasta with the Alfredo sauce until well coated.
7. Plate pasta, top with glazed chicken, and finish with crispy Brussels chips. Garnish with extra basil or herbs if desired.
8. Serve hot and enjoy the sweet, spicy, creamy harmony!
Notes
For extra heat, add a pinch of cayenne to the Alfredo sauce.
Use freshly grated cheese for the smoothest, creamiest texture.
Keep the Brussels chips separate until serving so they stay crispy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop + Oven
- Cuisine: Fusion / Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 1¼ cups pasta + chicken)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: easy dinner, hot honey chicken, creamy pasta, spicy alfredo, quick pasta recipe, comfort food, weeknight meals, chicken alfredo