Description
This Tuscan Garlic Chicken Bites & Sun-Dried Tomato Cajun Alfredo Pasta is a 30-minute creamy dinner packed with Cajun-spiced chicken, tangy sun-dried tomatoes, and rich Alfredo sauce tossed with rotini pasta. It’s comforting, flavorful, and perfect for busy nights or impressive weekend meals.
Ingredients
2 large chicken breasts, cubed
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
10 ounces rotini pasta
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Season cubed chicken with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Sear until golden and fully cooked. Set aside.
3. In the same skillet, add more butter if needed. Sauté garlic until fragrant, then stir in sun-dried tomatoes.
4. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in Parmesan and extra Cajun seasoning. Let it thicken.
5. Cook rotini in salted water per package directions. Drain and set aside.
6. Add chicken back into the sauce. Stir in cooked pasta.
7. Mix until well combined and heated through. Garnish with parsley and more Parmesan. Serve immediately.
Notes
Let the sauce simmer gently to avoid curdling the cream.
Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best melt and flavor.
Adjust Cajun seasoning to your spice tolerance.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-Pan Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: Cajun Alfredo, chicken pasta, Tuscan garlic chicken