Description
Bold, spicy, creamy, and crunchy—this Hot Honey Cajun Chicken Alfredo with Basil Feta Swirl & Crispy Brussels Chips is a show-stopping dinner idea that feels gourmet but is surprisingly easy to pull off. It’s perfect for weeknights when you want something comforting, or for dinner parties when you want to impress. Think quick dinner with flavor-packed creamy Alfredo sauce, juicy chicken with hot honey glaze, fresh basil, tangy feta, and golden crispy Brussels sprout chips—all in one mouthwatering meal. This easy recipe checks all the boxes: quick prep, crowd-pleaser, and full of bold food ideas.
Ingredients
2 large chicken breasts or thighs
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons hot honey
8 ounces rotini pasta
1 tablespoon butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 cups Brussels sprouts, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil (for Brussels)
Instructions
1. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and marinate with Cajun seasoning, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and salt for 15–20 minutes.
2. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss thinly sliced Brussels sprouts with olive oil and a pinch of salt. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 15–20 minutes until crisp.
3. Sear chicken in a hot skillet for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked. Lower heat and glaze with hot honey. Let caramelize for 1–2 minutes.
4. Boil rotini in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
5. In a saucepan, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant. Pour in heavy cream, then stir in feta and parmesan until melted and smooth.
6. Add chopped basil, salt, and pepper. Let sauce simmer gently for 2–3 minutes.
7. Toss cooked pasta with the Alfredo sauce. Use reserved pasta water if needed to thin the sauce.
8. Plate the pasta, top with hot honey Cajun chicken and a generous handful of crispy Brussels chips. Garnish with fresh basil or extra feta if desired.
Notes
Use freshly grated parmesan for the smoothest sauce texture and best flavor.
Don’t overcook the chicken—Cajun spices burn fast. Sear on medium-high and glaze quickly.
Make sure Brussels are thinly sliced for maximum crisp and fast roasting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop and Oven
- Cuisine: American Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 780
- Sugar: 7
- Sodium: 920
- Fat: 46
- Saturated Fat: 21
- Unsaturated Fat: 22
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 54
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 38
- Cholesterol: 160
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