Description
Ready for a dinner that’ll have everyone begging for seconds? This Garlic Chicken Bites and Creamy Cajun Spinach Artichoke Alfredo Pasta is bold, creamy, and packed with flavor. It’s a satisfying skillet meal where pan-seared Cajun chicken bites meet a luscious Alfredo sauce, enriched with cream cheese, Parmesan, and a medley of spinach and artichokes. Perfect for those looking for easy dinner ideas, quick weeknight meals, or a cozy comfort food classic. If you’re after an easy recipe with big flavor, this dish checks all the boxes—from hearty to indulgent to weeknight-ready.
Ingredients
1.5 pounds chicken breast, cubed
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup heavy cream
4 ounces cream cheese
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
2 cups fresh baby spinach
1 cup chopped artichoke hearts
12 ounces cooked cavatappi or rotini pasta
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
1 tablespoon chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Season cubed chicken with Cajun seasoning.
2. In a large skillet, heat butter and olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, add more butter and minced garlic. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Add cream cheese and heavy cream. Stir until smooth and melted.
5. Mix in Parmesan and mozzarella cheese until melted into the sauce.
6. Add spinach and artichokes; cook until spinach wilts.
7. Stir in the cooked pasta, then return chicken to the skillet and toss everything to combine.
8. Garnish with red pepper flakes and parsley. Serve hot.
Notes
Don’t overcook the chicken—just a golden sear keeps it juicy.
For a thinner sauce, stir in a splash of pasta water or milk at the end.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
Keywords: easy dinner, creamy pasta, chicken Alfredo, comfort food, one-pan meal