Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Spicy Cajun Alfredo Twisted Pasta
Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Spicy Cajun Alfredo Twisted Pasta is a mouthwatering dish that perfectly balances rich garlic flavors and zesty spices. Tender chicken bites are enveloped in a luscious garlic butter sauce, while twisted pasta is tossed in a creamy, spicy Alfredo sauce. This delightful combination transforms any dinner into a culinary celebration, making it ideal for cozy family meals or impressive gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 6 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 8 oz twisted pasta (fusilli or rotini)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Place chicken breasts in the dish and season with salt and pepper.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Pour the melted garlic butter over the chicken, coating well.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- In another pan, heat heavy cream and stir in Cajun seasoning. Add Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Combine pasta with the sauce and serve alongside garlic butter chicken.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 670
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, sear the chicken before baking. - Substitute chicken with shrimp or tofu for variation. - Add veggies like bell peppers or spinach for extra nutrition.