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Tuscan Garlic Chicken Bites & Sun-Dried Tomato Cajun Alfredo Pasta

Tuscan Garlic Chicken Bites & Sun-Dried Tomato Cajun Alfredo Pasta

Bring the flavors of Tuscany to your dinner table with this creamy and indulgent Tuscan Garlic Chicken Bites & Sun-Dried Tomato Cajun Alfredo Pasta. Tender golden chicken bites, Cajun-spiced Alfredo sauce, and tangy sun-dried tomatoes come together in a weeknight-friendly recipe that tastes like a restaurant-quality meal. Perfect for anyone seeking cozy comfort food, easy dinner ideas, or a satisfying family favorite, this recipe blends Italian-inspired flavors with a Cajun twist. Serve it with garlic bread or a crisp salad for a complete dining experience.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Cajun Fusion, Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 520 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Pot for Pasta
  • Strainer

Ingredients
  

Ingredients

  • 2 chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 8 oz fusilli or rotini pasta
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 0.5 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1.5 tsp Cajun seasoning
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Season chicken pieces with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat and sauté chicken until golden and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
  • Cook pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.
  • In the same skillet, sauté garlic for 30 seconds, then add sun-dried tomatoes and heavy cream. Simmer 5 minutes.
  • Stir in Parmesan and a pinch of Cajun seasoning until smooth. Toss in cooked pasta, adding reserved water as needed.
  • Return chicken to skillet, combine well, and garnish with parsley. Serve hot.

Notes

Add a splash of pasta water or cream when reheating to restore the sauce’s creamy texture. For a smoky twist, sprinkle with a pinch of smoked paprika before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 35gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 115mgSodium: 740mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 18IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 12mg
Keyword creamy pasta, easy dinner, Tuscan chicken, weeknight meals
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