Maple Garlic Chicken Bites with Spicy Cajun Alfredo & Crispy Brussels Twists
Sweet meets savory in this irresistible dish where tender chicken bites are glazed with a sticky maple-garlic sauce, then paired with a creamy Cajun Alfredo pasta that packs a gentle kick. Each forkful delivers smoky spice, velvety sauce, and caramelized Brussels sprouts. It’s the perfect mix of cozy comfort and vibrant flair for dinner ideas, easy recipes, and quick weeknight meals.
Equipment
- Skillet
- saucepan
- Baking sheet
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 500 g chicken breast or thighs
- 60 ml maple syrup
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 60 g butter
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 240 ml heavy cream
- 100 g Parmesan cheese grated
- 300 g fettuccine or linguine pasta
- 250 g Brussels sprouts halved
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss Brussels sprouts with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast cut-side down for 18-22 minutes until crispy.
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces, season, and sear in olive oil over medium-high heat for 6-8 minutes until cooked.
- Add butter and minced garlic to skillet, cook for 30 seconds, then stir in maple syrup. Simmer until glaze thickens.
- Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
- In a saucepan, melt butter, add garlic and Cajun seasoning. Stir in cream and Parmesan until smooth. Adjust thickness with pasta water.
- Toss pasta with Alfredo sauce, top with chicken bites, and serve with roasted Brussels sprouts. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
For extra heat, add a pinch of cayenne to the Cajun Alfredo. Roast Brussels sprouts until edges are deep golden for maximum flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 620kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 36gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 135mgSodium: 720mgFiber: 6gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 58mgCalcium: 320mgIron: 3.2mg
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