Description
This bold and creamy Lemon Pepper Chicken Bites & Roasted Red Pepper Cajun Alfredo Twists recipe is a show-stopping dinner idea that brings together zesty lemon pepper chicken, a smoky Cajun Alfredo sauce, and tender pasta in a quick, easy recipe. Perfect for weeknight meals, cozy comfort food cravings, or when you want a restaurant-worthy dish without the fuss. If you’re looking for easy dinner ideas or elevated comfort food, this one’s going to be a favorite.
Ingredients
2 chicken breasts
1 tablespoon lemon pepper seasoning
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup roasted red peppers, chopped
1 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
2 tablespoons butter
Salt and pepper, to taste
10 ounces rotini pasta
Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook rotini pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and toss with lemon pepper seasoning and a pinch of salt.
3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 6–8 minutes. Set aside.
4. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium, melt the butter, and sauté minced garlic for 30–60 seconds until fragrant.
5. Add chopped roasted red peppers and sauté for another minute. (Blend with cream if smoother sauce is desired.)
6. Pour in the heavy cream and Cajun seasoning. Simmer for 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened.
7. Stir in grated Parmesan and mix until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning.
8. Add cooked pasta and chicken back to the skillet. Toss to coat in the sauce and warm through.
9. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley if using. Serve hot.
Notes
Use freshly grated Parmesan for the creamiest sauce texture.
If the sauce gets too thick, add a splash of pasta water to thin it out perfectly.
Cook chicken in batches to avoid overcrowding and get that golden sear.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Cajun Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: lemon pepper chicken, cajun alfredo, red pepper pasta, easy dinner, creamy pasta, chicken pasta recipe, weeknight meal