Name: Garlic-Parmesan Chicken Bites with Sun-Dried Tomato Cajun Alfredo & Charred Broccolini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American / Fusion
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp onion powder 1 tsp smoked paprika; 0.5 tsp cayenne pepper (optional) Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste; 0.33 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley 2 tbsp butter 3 cloves garlic, minced; 0.5 cup sun-dried tomatoes, finely chopped 1 tsp Cajun seasoning 1 cup heavy cream; 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese Salt and pepper to taste Red chili flakes (optional) 1 bunch broccolini 1 tbsp olive oil 1 clove garlic, minced Salt and black pepper, to taste Lemon zest or juice (optional)

Description

Craving a quick, protein-packed dinner idea that doesn’t skimp on flavor? These Garlic-Parmesan Chicken Bites with Sun-Dried Tomato Cajun Alfredo & Charred Broccolini are here to satisfy every bite. Juicy chicken bites are seared until golden and tossed in a creamy Cajun Alfredo sauce infused with sun-dried tomatoes, then paired with lightly charred broccolini for a nutritious, balanced plate. Whether you’re hunting for an easy recipe for busy weeknights, a comforting yet healthy dinner idea, or a standout low-carb food idea, this one-pan meal checks all the boxes.

Ingredients

Scale

1.5 lbs chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces

2 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp onion powder

1 tsp smoked paprika

0.5 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)

Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste

0.33 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

2 tbsp butter

3 cloves garlic, minced

0.5 cup sun-dried tomatoes, finely chopped

1 tsp Cajun seasoning

1 cup heavy cream

0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Salt and pepper to taste

Red chili flakes (optional)

1 bunch broccolini

1 tbsp olive oil

1 clove garlic, minced

Salt and black pepper, to taste

Lemon zest or juice (optional)

Instructions

1. Pat the chicken dry and toss with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne, salt, pepper, and Parmesan. Let rest for 10–15 minutes.

2. Heat a skillet over medium-high. Sear the chicken in batches for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and fully cooked. Set aside.

3. In the same pan (or another), add olive oil and broccolini. Sauté until charred and tender-crisp, about 4–5 minutes. Add garlic in the last minute. Season and remove.

4. In a separate pan, melt butter. Add garlic and sun-dried tomatoes; sauté until fragrant.

5. Stir in Cajun seasoning and pour in cream. Simmer gently.

6. Lower the heat and stir in Parmesan. Let the sauce thicken for 3–4 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and chili flakes.

7. Add the chicken back into the sauce or plate it separately with the sauce drizzled on top.

8. Serve alongside the charred broccolini. Garnish with parsley.

Notes

Let the chicken marinate in seasoning for at least 10 minutes to boost flavor and tenderness.

Rehydrate dry sun-dried tomatoes before using or opt for oil-packed versions (drained well).

Always stir in Parmesan cheese after removing the sauce from heat to avoid clumping.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dinner / Main Dish
Method: Searing, Sautéing
Cuisine: American / Fusion

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 plate
Calories: 520
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 610mg
Fat: 36g
Saturated Fat: 18g
Unsaturated Fat: 14g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 12g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 38g
Cholesterol: 140mg

Keywords: easy dinner, chicken alfredo, healthy recipe, low carb dinner, quick chicken bites