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Juicy Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Spicy Cajun Pasta Recipe

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  • Author: Maria
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Juicy Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Spicy Cajun Pasta is a rich and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken pieces seasoned with Cajun spices, sautéed to golden perfection, and tossed in a creamy garlic butter Alfredo sauce with perfectly cooked twisted pasta. Garnished with fresh parsley, this meal offers a delicious blend of spicy and creamy textures, perfect for a satisfying dinner.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Seasoning

  • 1 lb Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
  • 1.5 tbsp Cajun Seasoning (adjust according to heat preference)
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil (for sautéing)
  • 4 tbsp Unsalted Butter (lets you control saltiness)
  • 4 cloves Garlic (minced)

Sauce and Pasta

  • 2 cups Heavy Cream (for a creamy Alfredo sauce)
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese (freshly grated enhances flavor)
  • 12 oz Twisted Pasta (Rotini or fusilli preferred)
  • 0.5 tsp Salt (enhances overall flavor)
  • 0.25 tsp Black Pepper (adjust to taste)
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley (chopped for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Chicken: Pat dry the chicken breasts and cut them into bite-sized pieces. Season the chicken pieces generously with the Cajun seasoning to infuse them with bold, spicy flavor.
  2. Sear Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken pieces and cook them until they are golden brown on the outside and fully cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside.
  3. Sauté Garlic in Butter: Lower the heat to medium, add the unsalted butter to the same skillet, and melt it. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes, being careful not to burn the garlic.
  4. Make Alfredo Sauce: Pour in the heavy cream, then whisk in the grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper. Continue whisking over low heat until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
  5. Cook Pasta: In a separate pot, bring salted water to a boil and cook the twisted pasta until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Reserve some pasta water before draining.
  6. Combine Pasta and Sauce: Add the drained pasta to the Alfredo sauce in the skillet. Stir to combine thoroughly, adding reserved pasta water as needed to adjust the sauce to your preferred consistency.
  7. Add Chicken and Garnish: Return the cooked chicken pieces back to the skillet, mix everything well to ensure the chicken is coated in the sauce. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

  • You can adjust the amount of Cajun seasoning depending on how spicy you like your dish.
  • Using freshly grated Parmesan cheese greatly improves the flavor and texture of the sauce.
  • Reserve pasta water to thin out the sauce if it gets too thick.
  • Butter is unsalted to let you control the saltiness of the dish better.
  • Rotini or fusilli pasta works best as it holds the sauce well.

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