Description
Cajun Chicken Bites with Creamy Garlic Herb Alfredo Twists is a quick and flavorful dinner recipe that combines spicy seared chicken with creamy garlic Alfredo pasta. This Southern-meets-Italian dish is easy to make, full of bold flavor, and perfect for busy weeknights or meal prepping.
Ingredients
1 lb chicken breast, boneless and skinless
2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
2 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp butter
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
10 oz rotini pasta
1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add rotini and cook until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Toss with Cajun seasoning.
3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken until golden brown and fully cooked, about 6–8 minutes. Remove and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, reduce heat and add butter and minced garlic. Cook until fragrant.
5. Pour in heavy cream and whisk. Simmer for 3–4 minutes, then stir in Parmesan until melted and smooth.
6. Add cooked rotini to the Alfredo sauce, folding to coat. Return chicken to skillet.
7. Top with fresh dill and parsley. Serve warm with extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best melt and flavor.
Don’t overcook the chicken – it should be golden outside and juicy inside.
Reheat leftovers with a splash of milk to revive the creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion, Southern, Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 135mg