Description
This Lemon Cajun Chicken Bites with Creamy Garlic Herb Alfredo Twists recipe is a flavorful, comforting dish perfect for easy dinners or cozy weekend meals. It features juicy Cajun-spiced chicken bites balanced with lemon zest, and is tossed with creamy garlic herb Alfredo sauce over twisty rotini pasta. Whether you’re looking for quick dinner ideas, creamy pasta dishes, or bold chicken recipes, this easy recipe delivers on every level. Serve it with garlic bread or a crisp salad for a complete meal that’s both hearty and satisfying.
Ingredients
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
8 ounces rotini or fusilli pasta
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water.
2. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces. Season with Cajun seasoning, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
3. Heat a skillet over medium-high. Sear chicken for 5–7 minutes until golden and fully cooked. Add lemon juice and zest, toss, and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, lower heat and add butter and garlic. Sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
5. Pour in heavy cream and stir. Add Parmesan cheese and mix until melted and smooth.
6. Season sauce with salt, pepper, and chopped parsley. Add pasta and a splash of reserved pasta water if needed.
7. Simmer pasta in sauce for 1–2 minutes. Remove from heat.
8. Top pasta with Cajun chicken bites. Garnish with more parsley, Parmesan, and a crack of black pepper. Serve hot.
Notes
Use freshly grated Parmesan for the smoothest, creamiest sauce.
Don’t overcook the chicken—once it’s golden and no longer pink, it’s ready.
Adjust the Cajun spice to suit your heat preference; mild or extra hot both work.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
Keywords: easy dinner, quick pasta, creamy alfredo, cajun chicken, lemon chicken pasta, weeknight dinner, comfort food