Creamy Jalapeño Garlic Chicken Bites with Twisted Cheddar Cajun Pasta
Get ready to dive into a rich and comforting pasta dish that perfectly balances creamy cheddar, tender Cajun-spiced chicken bites, and the subtle heat of fresh jalapeños. This easy recipe delivers a restaurant-worthy meal in under an hour—perfect for quick dinners, indulgent weekend meals, or a flavorful twist on classic comfort food. With creamy sauce clinging to every twist of rotini, this dish brings all the best dinner ideas together: satisfying, bold, and crowd-pleasing.
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Pot for pasta
- Colander
- Wooden spoon
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 jalapeños, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp chopped chives
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear the chicken for 6–8 minutes until golden and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic and diced jalapeños for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and add cheddar cheese, whisking until smooth and creamy.
- Boil rotini pasta until al dente, drain, and stir into the skillet with the sauce.
- Return chicken to the skillet, toss to coat, and garnish with fresh chives before serving.
Notes
Add a splash of milk when reheating leftovers to maintain the creamy consistency. For an extra kick, leave the jalapeño seeds or add smoked paprika.
Nutrition
Calories: 580kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 38gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 780mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 18mgIron: 12mg
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