Description

Maple Garlic Chicken Bites with Spicy Cajun Alfredo and Crispy Brussels Twists is a bold, comforting chicken dinner that combines sweet maple glaze, creamy Cajun Alfredo, and roasted Brussels sprouts. This flavorful recipe is perfect for weeknight meals or special dinners, blending sweet, savory, and spicy with every bite. It’s an easy skillet chicken recipe with Cajun pasta and roasted veggies you’ll want to make again and again.

Ingredients

1 lb chicken thighs

3 tbsp maple syrup

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 tbsp Cajun seasoning

1 cup heavy cream

1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

8 oz fettuccine or linguine

2 cups Brussels sprouts, halved

2 tbsp olive oil

2 tbsp butter

Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Trim and halve Brussels sprouts. Toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast cut-side down on a baking sheet for 20–25 minutes until crispy and caramelized.

2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente, drain, and reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water.

3. Cut chicken thighs into 1 to 1.5-inch bites. Season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of Cajun seasoning. Sear in olive oil until golden and cooked through.

4. Add garlic and maple syrup to the skillet with the cooked chicken. Simmer until the sauce bubbles and caramelizes.

5. In a separate saucepan, melt butter. Add garlic and Cajun seasoning, then stir in heavy cream. Simmer, then add Parmesan and stir until melted. Thin with pasta water if needed.

6. Toss cooked pasta in the Cajun Alfredo sauce until coated.

7. Plate pasta, top with maple garlic chicken bites, and arrange roasted Brussels around the edges. Drizzle with extra Alfredo if desired.

8. Serve hot and enjoy.

Notes

Store leftovers in airtight containers for up to 4 days.

Add a splash of cream or milk when reheating pasta to loosen the sauce.

Reheat Brussels in the oven or air fryer to keep them crispy.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Stovetop, Oven
Cuisine: American Fusion

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 plate
Calories: 620
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 680mg
Fat: 34g
Saturated Fat: 16g
Unsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 49g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 32g
Cholesterol: 120mg