Description
Turn any night into a gourmet experience with these Garlic-Parmesan Chicken Bites paired with Sun-Dried Tomato Cajun Alfredo and Charred Broccolini. This dish is loaded with flavor, texture, and creamy Cajun spice — all brought together in under an hour. Whether you’re looking for easy dinner ideas, a quick chicken recipe, or just new food ideas to shake up your weeknight routine, this one checks all the boxes for comfort food, low-effort meal prep, and restaurant-quality flavor at home.
Ingredients
450g chicken breast or thighs
3 cloves garlic, minced
60g freshly grated Parmesan cheese
50g sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
240ml heavy cream
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
200g broccolini
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with salt, pepper, and Cajun seasoning.
2. Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet. Sear chicken until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
3. Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss broccolini with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for 12–15 minutes.
4. In the same skillet, sauté garlic until fragrant. Add sun-dried tomatoes and a bit more Cajun seasoning.
5. Pour in heavy cream and let simmer. Stir in Parmesan until smooth and creamy.
6. Return chicken to the skillet and toss in sauce. Simmer for 2 minutes.
7. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with charred broccolini.
Notes
Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best creamy texture.
Don’t skip the charred broccolini — it cuts the richness beautifully.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet + Oven
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
Keywords: easy dinner, creamy chicken, garlic Parmesan, Cajun Alfredo, weeknight meals