Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 8 oz twisted pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
Instructions
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add chicken pieces, season with salt, pepper, and paprika, and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Meanwhile, cook twisted pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a separate saucepan, combine heavy cream and Cajun seasoning. Bring to a simmer, stirring in parmesan cheese until melted.
- Toss the cooked pasta in the Cajun Alfredo sauce.
- Serve chicken bites alongside the spicy Cajun Alfredo pasta.
Notes
For extra flavor, garnish with parmesan cheese or fresh parsley. Adjust Cajun seasoning to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free (if using gluten-free pasta)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg