Description

Hot Honey Garlic Chicken Bites with Cajun Alfredo Pasta and Crispy Broccoli Twists is a weeknight dinner that hits every note—sweet, spicy, creamy, and crispy. Juicy chicken is glazed in sticky hot honey garlic sauce, nestled next to Cajun Alfredo-coated pasta and oven-roasted broccoli florets with perfect crunch. It’s a flavor-packed bowl of cozy goodness.

Ingredients

1.5 lbs chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bites

1/3 cup hot honey

3 cloves garlic, minced

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons butter

1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning (divided)

1.5 cups heavy cream

1 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated

10 oz rotini or fusilli pasta

2 cups broccoli florets

1 tablespoon olive oil (for broccoli)

Salt and pepper, to taste

1 tablespoon fresh chopped basil or parsley (optional garnish)

Instructions

1. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning.

2. In a hot skillet, melt butter and olive oil. Sear chicken until browned on all sides.

3. Add garlic and sauté 30 seconds. Pour in hot honey, reduce heat, and cook until the glaze is sticky and coats the chicken. Set aside.

4. Toss broccoli with olive oil, a pinch of Cajun seasoning, and salt. Roast at 425°F for 15–20 minutes or air fry at 390°F for 8–10 minutes until crispy.

5. Boil pasta until al dente in salted water. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water and drain the rest.

6. In a separate saucepan, melt butter and stir in remaining Cajun seasoning. Add heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.

7. Stir in Parmesan cheese until smooth. Loosen with reserved pasta water if needed.

8. Toss drained pasta with Alfredo sauce until well coated.

9. Assemble bowl with creamy pasta, hot honey garlic chicken, and crispy broccoli twists. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.

Notes

For maximum flavor, let the hot honey caramelize slightly before removing chicken from heat.

Use freshly grated Parmesan to avoid grainy sauce.

Broccoli can be swapped with Brussels sprouts or green beans for variety.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Skillet & Roasted
Cuisine: American-Cajun

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 680
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 720mg
Fat: 36g
Saturated Fat: 18g
Unsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 49g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 42g
Cholesterol: 130mg

Keywords: Chicken, Alfredo, Hot Honey, Cajun Pasta