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Garlic Butter Chicken Bites & Spicy Cajun Alfredo Twisted Pasta

A bold and creamy dinner recipe featuring juicy chicken bites in garlic butter and a spicy Cajun Alfredo sauce with twisted pasta.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Main
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Easy
Servings: 4 servings

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Large Pot

Ingredients

Chicken Bites

  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 3 tablespoons butter for chicken bites
  • 4 cloves garlic minced for chicken bites
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Pasta

  • 12 oz twisted pasta fusilli or rotini

Alfredo Sauce

  • 2 tablespoons butter for Alfredo sauce
  • 3 cloves garlic minced for Alfredo sauce
  • 1.5 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 0.5 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning adjust to taste
  • 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional, for extra heat
  • Fresh parsley chopped for garnish

Instructions

  • Pat dry and season the chicken pieces with smoked paprika, Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt 3 tablespoons of butter. Add the seasoned chicken and cook for about 6-8 minutes until golden and cooked through. Add 4 cloves of minced garlic to the skillet in the last 2 minutes, tossing well. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  • While chicken is cooking, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add twisted pasta and cook until al dente according to package instructions. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add 3 cloves minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute). Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
  • Gradually whisk in Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses until melted and smooth. Stir in 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning and crushed red pepper flakes if desired. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  • Add the drained pasta to the skillet, tossing well to coat in the sauce. Return the chicken bites to the pan with any juices. If the sauce is too thick, add a little reserved pasta water until creamy.
  • Transfer to plates or a large serving bowl. Sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley and extra Parmesan if you like. Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

This dish pairs beautifully with garlic bread and a fresh green salad. Adjust the spice level to your preference!