Description

This spicy buffalo garlic chicken bites with creamy ranch Cajun Alfredo pasta recipe is the ultimate comfort food fusion. Juicy chicken bites tossed in bold buffalo sauce pair perfectly with rich Alfredo pasta, seasoned with ranch and Cajun spices. It’s a flavorful and easy dinner that brings heat, creaminess, and crunch to the table—ideal for weeknights or indulgent weekends. Perfect for chicken pasta lovers seeking a bold twist.

Ingredients

2 large chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)

1 cup buffalo sauce

2 teaspoons minced garlic

2 tablespoons olive oil or butter

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon black pepper

10 ounces rotini pasta

2 cups heavy cream

1 packet ranch seasoning mix

1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning

2 cups celery sticks (optional, for serving)

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)

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Instructions

1. Cut chicken into bite-sized chunks.

2. Heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

3. Add chicken, garlic, salt, and pepper. Sauté until golden and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.

4. Pour buffalo sauce over the chicken, stir to coat, then remove from heat and set aside.

5. Boil rotini pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.

6. In a saucepan, heat heavy cream over medium heat.

7. Stir in ranch seasoning and Cajun seasoning.

8. Gradually whisk in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.

9. Let the sauce simmer gently for 5 minutes until thickened.

10. Add cooked pasta to the sauce and stir until well coated. Add a splash of pasta water if needed.

11. Plate the pasta, top with buffalo chicken bites.

12. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with celery sticks on the side.

Notes

For extra richness, you can add a tablespoon of cream cheese to the Alfredo sauce.

Air-fry the chicken bites after tossing in buffalo sauce for crispier texture.

Thin out leftover Alfredo sauce with milk when reheating for a smooth finish.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 plate
Calories: 720
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 1150mg
Fat: 42g
Saturated Fat: 21g
Unsaturated Fat: 17g
Trans Fat: 0.5g
Carbohydrates: 42g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 42g
Cholesterol: 155mg