Description
This flavor-packed dish brings together crispy, golden garlic butter chicken bites and rich, spicy Cajun Alfredo pasta for the ultimate comfort meal. Perfect for weeknights when you crave something creamy, spicy, and satisfying in every bite.
Ingredients
1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 tbsp butter
1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
8 oz linguine or twisted spaghetti
1 cup heavy cream
¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tbsp olive oil
½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
1. Cut chicken breast into bite-sized chunks. Season with Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
2. Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken until golden and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, add remaining butter and minced garlic. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Pour in heavy cream and whisk in Parmesan cheese and a pinch of Cajun seasoning. Simmer until the sauce thickens.
5. Boil pasta until al dente. Drain and add it to the skillet with the Alfredo sauce. Toss to coat. Add pasta water as needed to loosen sauce.
6. Plate the pasta, top with the garlic butter chicken, and garnish with parsley. Serve immediately.
Notes
For extra creaminess, stir in a tablespoon of cream cheese into the Alfredo sauce.
Don’t overcook the chicken—golden brown and juicy is the goal.
Reserve some pasta water before draining—it’s magic for adjusting sauce consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
Keywords: chicken pasta, garlic butter, Alfredo, spicy pasta