Garlic Butter Chicken Bites & Spicy Cajun Alfredo Twisted Pasta

Ingredients:

For the Chicken Bites:

1.5 lbs chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces

1 tsp salt

½ tsp black pepper

1 tsp Cajun seasoning

4 cloves garlic, minced

2 tbsp butter

1 tbsp olive oil

Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

For the Cajun Alfredo Pasta:

10 oz twisted pasta (like rotini or fusilli)

2 tbsp butter

2 cloves garlic, minced

1¼ cups heavy cream

¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese

1–1½ tsp Cajun seasoning (to taste)

Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

Cook the Pasta: Boil pasta in salted water until al dente, according to package instructions. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain and set aside.

Sear the Chicken Bites: Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Cajun seasoning. Heat olive oil and 1 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 5–6 minutes until golden and cooked through. Add garlic and remaining 1 tbsp butter, toss, and cook for 1 more minute. Remove chicken and set aside.

Make the Cajun Alfredo Sauce: In the same skillet, melt 2 tbsp butter over medium heat. Sauté garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in heavy cream and simmer for 2–3 minutes. Whisk in Parmesan cheese, Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer until the sauce thickens.

Combine Pasta & Sauce: Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce. Add a splash of reserved pasta water if needed to adjust consistency.

Finish & Serve: Top pasta with garlic butter chicken bites and garnish with chopped parsley. Serve immediately with extra Parmesan, if desired.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Serves: 4