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Tuscan Garlic Chicken Bites & Sun-Dried Tomato Cajun Alfredo Pasta

Tuscan Garlic Chicken Bites & Sun-Dried Tomato Cajun Alfredo Pasta

This Tuscan Garlic Chicken Bites & Sun-Dried Tomato Cajun Alfredo Pasta is a creamy, flavor-packed dinner perfect for weeknights or special occasions. Tender chicken bites are pan-seared with garlic and Cajun seasoning, then tossed with fusilli pasta in a rich Alfredo sauce enhanced with sun-dried tomatoes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Italian, Tuscan
Servings 4 servings
Calories 620 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Pot for boiling pasta

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1.5 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 0.5 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • 12 oz fusilli pasta, cooked al dente
  • 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • to taste salt

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet. Season and cook chicken 6-8 minutes. Remove.
  • Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Pour in heavy cream and Cajun seasoning. Simmer 3-5 minutes.
  • Stir in Parmesan cheese until creamy.
  • Mix in chopped sun-dried tomatoes.
  • Add chicken and pasta, toss to coat, garnish and serve.

Notes

Add milk when reheating to restore creaminess. Extra Parmesan enhances flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 620kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 36gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 140mgSodium: 620mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 18IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 15mg
Keyword chicken alfredo, creamy pasta, easy dinner, weeknight meal
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