Description
A bold and creamy dinner that blends Cajun-spiced chicken bites with sun-dried tomato Alfredo rotini pasta. Packed with flavor, this weeknight favorite is comforting, spicy, and indulgently satisfying.
Ingredients
2 large chicken breasts, cut into bites
8 oz rotini pasta
1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning (adjust to taste)
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Salt and pepper, to taste
1/2 cup reserved pasta water
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook rotini until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water, drain the rest, and set pasta aside.
2. Season chicken bites with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
3. In a large skillet, heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter. Sear chicken until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of butter. Sauté garlic until fragrant, then stir in chopped sun-dried tomatoes and a pinch of Cajun seasoning.
5. Add heavy cream and simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese until the sauce is creamy and smooth. Add pasta water as needed to adjust consistency.
6. Return pasta and chicken to the skillet. Toss well to coat everything in the sauce and heat through.
7. Garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan. Serve immediately.
Notes
Add a splash of cream or milk when reheating to keep the sauce silky.
You can substitute rotini with penne or fettuccine.
For a veggie boost, stir in sautéed spinach or mushrooms during the sauce stage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
Keywords: Cajun Alfredo, creamy pasta, chicken pasta