Description
This Chili Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Creamy Cajun Corn Alfredo Twists recipe is a spicy, creamy chicken dinner perfect for weeknights. It features juicy garlic butter chicken bites with a rich Cajun corn Alfredo pasta, making it a satisfying and flavorful meal. Ideal for family dinners or meal prep, it’s a must-try for lovers of bold and comforting recipes.
Ingredients
1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
3 tablespoons butter
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 teaspoon red chili flakes
1 teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 ½ cups heavy cream
¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup sweet corn kernels
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
10 ounces fettuccine or twisted pasta
salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Season chicken thighs with paprika, salt, and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken until golden and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
2. In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and red chili flakes. Sauté until fragrant.
3. Return the chicken to the skillet and toss in the garlic chili butter. Let it caramelize slightly before removing from heat.
4. Cook pasta according to package instructions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and then drain.
5. In another skillet, sauté corn with a bit of butter. Add heavy cream and Cajun seasoning. Let simmer.
6. Stir in Parmesan cheese and loosen the sauce with reserved pasta water if needed.
7. Toss cooked pasta in the sauce until well-coated.
8. Serve pasta topped with chili garlic butter chicken. Garnish with fresh herbs or more cheese.
Notes
For a spicier kick, increase the chili flakes or Cajun seasoning.
Use chicken breasts if preferred, but avoid overcooking to keep them juicy.
Add vegetables like spinach or mushrooms to the Alfredo for extra texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 155mg