Description

Creamy, garlicky, and bursting with flavor, this Easy Tuscan Garlic Chicken Bites & Sun-Dried Tomato Cajun Alfredo Pasta is the ultimate weeknight dinner upgrade. Juicy, golden-seared chicken meets rich Cajun Alfredo sauce with tangy sun-dried tomatoes, all twirled with pasta for a satisfying bite every time. Perfect for quick dinners, easy entertaining, or when you’re craving something decadent yet approachable. This recipe is a must-try for lovers of quick dinner ideas, easy pasta recipes, and comfort food with a twist.

Ingredients

Scale

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 tablespoon garlic powder

1 tablespoon onion powder

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

12 ounces rotini pasta

3 cloves garlic minced

1 1/2 cups heavy cream

1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning

1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped

1 cup Parmesan cheese grated

Fresh parsley chopped for garnish

Instructions

1. Cut chicken into bite-sized cubes and season with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper.

2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken for 6–8 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.

3. Boil pasta in salted water until al dente, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water. Drain.

4. In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds. Add heavy cream, Cajun seasoning, and sun-dried tomatoes. Simmer 3–4 minutes.

5. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Add pasta water if sauce is too thick.

6. Toss cooked pasta in sauce until coated.

7. Serve pasta with chicken bites on top. Garnish with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan if desired.

Notes

Pat chicken dry before seasoning for better browning.

Add Parmesan gradually over low heat to avoid clumps.

Adjust Cajun seasoning to taste—brands vary in saltiness.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
Calories: 620
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 880mg
Fat: 30g
Saturated Fat: 14g
Unsaturated Fat: 14g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 48g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 36g
Cholesterol: 140mg

Keywords: quick dinner, easy pasta, creamy chicken pasta, cajun alfredo, weeknight meal