Description
A delicious and flavorful dish featuring tender garlic butter chicken bites served with spicy Cajun Alfredo twisted pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 4 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 8 oz twisted pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the twisted pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat and add minced garlic; sauté until fragrant.
- Add diced chicken to the skillet and season with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper; cook until chicken is browned and cooked through.
- In a separate saucepan, heat heavy cream and stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the chicken and pour the Cajun Alfredo sauce over the top; toss to coat.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the level of Cajun seasoning to your spice preference.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half.
- This dish pairs well with a side salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Garlic Butter Chicken Bites, Spicy Cajun Alfredo, Twisted Pasta, Chicken Pasta Recipe