Description
Hot Honey Garlic Chicken Bites & Cajun Alfredo with Crispy Broccoli Twists is a bold, comforting meal that brings spicy-sweet flavor together with creamy pasta and crispy roasted veggies. Perfect for weeknights when you want to impress without the stress.
Ingredients
1.5 lb chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 tbsp hot honey
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp Cajun seasoning
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp butter
Salt and pepper, to taste
8 oz rotini pasta
1 cup heavy cream
¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp Cajun seasoning
1 tbsp butter
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 cups broccoli florets
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 425°F. Toss broccoli florets in olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for 20–25 minutes until crispy and slightly charred.
2. Bring salted water to a boil. Cook rotini according to package directions. Drain and reserve 1 cup of pasta water.
3. Season chicken with paprika, Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Sear in a skillet with olive oil and butter until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, lower the heat. Melt butter, add minced garlic and cook until fragrant. Stir in soy sauce and hot honey. Simmer until thickened. Add chicken back in and coat well.
5. In a separate pan, melt butter and stir in heavy cream. Add Cajun seasoning and Parmesan. Simmer until thick and creamy. Stir in cooked pasta, adding pasta water as needed to loosen.
6. Plate Alfredo pasta, top with hot honey chicken, and serve with crispy broccoli. Garnish with basil or parsley.
Notes
Cut the chicken evenly to ensure quick, even cooking and juicy bites.
For extra creamy Alfredo, stir in a tablespoon of cream cheese.
Don’t overcrowd the broccoli on the pan—give it space to crisp up.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 840mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: hot honey chicken, Alfredo pasta, Cajun chicken, broccoli, spicy sweet chicken