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Easy Garlic Butter Chicken Bites Recipe with Spicy Cajun Alfredo Twisted Pasta

Easy Garlic Butter Chicken Bites Recipe with Spicy Cajun Alfredo Twisted Pasta

Craving a creamy, bold, and comforting meal that feels like a restaurant favorite but comes together effortlessly at home? This Easy Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Spicy Cajun Alfredo Twisted Pasta is the perfect answer! Juicy golden chicken bites tossed in garlicky butter pair perfectly with creamy Cajun Alfredo pasta, creating a savory, slightly spicy, and indulgent dish that satisfies any dinner craving. Whether you’re looking for an easy dinner idea, a quick weeknight meal, or flavorful pasta recipe inspiration, this dish is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that will have your family asking for seconds.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American, Cajun
Servings 4 servings
Calories 680 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Pasta pot
  • Strainer
  • Wooden spoon

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1.5 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 12 oz twisted pasta (rotini or fusilli)
  • 0.5 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Instructions
 

  • Pat chicken dry, cut into bite-sized pieces, and season with Cajun seasoning.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear chicken until golden and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and melt butter. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
  • Stir in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Add Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, and a pinch of Cajun seasoning.
  • Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water.
  • Toss drained pasta into the creamy sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed to loosen.
  • Return chicken to the skillet and stir to coat with sauce.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.

Notes

For extra heat, add ½ teaspoon of crushed red pepper. Reheat leftovers with a splash of milk to keep it creamy.

Nutrition

Calories: 680kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 42gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 880mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 22IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 12mg
Keyword Chicken Pasta, easy dinner, garlic butter chicken, weeknight meal
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