Garlic Butter Chicken Bites & Spicy Cajun Alfredo Twisted Pasta Delight
A delicious combination of garlic butter chicken bites paired with spicy Cajun Alfredo twisted pasta.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken breasts, diced
- 4 tablespoons garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 12 ounces twisted pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat and add minced garlic, sautéing until fragrant.
- Add the diced chicken breasts and season with paprika, salt, and black pepper; cook until fully cooked.
- Meanwhile, cook the twisted pasta according to package instructions, then drain.
- In the skillet with the chicken, add heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and Cajun seasoning; stir until well combined.
- Add the drained pasta to the skillet and toss to coat.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, add more Cajun seasoning or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Leftovers can be reheated in the microwave or on the stove.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Garlic Butter Chicken Bites, Spicy Cajun Alfredo, Twisted Pasta