Description
A bold and comforting dish, this Hot Honey Cajun Chicken Alfredo layers spicy, caramelized chicken over creamy rotini tossed in a basil-feta Alfredo. Topped with crunchy roasted Brussels chips for texture, it’s a one-pan masterpiece perfect for dinner guests or a next-level family meal.
Ingredients
2 chicken thighs or breasts, boneless and skinless
8 oz rotini pasta
2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
3 tbsp hot honey
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
1 cup heavy cream
2 tbsp butter
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup Brussels sprouts, thinly sliced
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp sea salt
Instructions
1. Marinate the diced chicken with olive oil, Cajun seasoning, and minced garlic. Let rest for at least 15 minutes.
2. Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss sliced Brussels sprouts with olive oil and sea salt. Roast on a sheet pan for 20-25 minutes until crispy.
3. Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high. Add the marinated chicken and cook until golden and slightly charred. Drizzle with hot honey and let it caramelize for another 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
4. Boil rotini pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water.
5. In a blender, combine heavy cream, feta cheese, basil, garlic, and reserved pasta water. Blend until smooth.
6. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat. Stir in the blended feta-basil mix and add Parmesan cheese. Simmer until the sauce thickens.
7. Toss the cooked rotini pasta with the Alfredo sauce. Plate and top with hot honey Cajun chicken and a sprinkle of crispy Brussels chips. Garnish with herbs if desired.
Notes
For a thicker sauce, let the Alfredo simmer a bit longer while stirring.
You can make the Brussels chips ahead of time and re-crisp them in the oven right before serving.
Blend the sauce until fully smooth for a silky consistency—chunky feta can cause graininess.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop & Oven
- Cuisine: Fusion (Southern + Italian)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: spicy chicken Alfredo, hot honey chicken, Cajun pasta