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Chili Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Creamy Cajun Corn Alfredo Twists

Chili Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Creamy Cajun Corn Alfredo Twists

Tanya Rivers
Big flavor in under an hour! These juicy chili‑garlic butter chicken bites land with a crave‑worthy kick, then a creamy Cajun corn Alfredo twirls through rotini for the perfect comfort‑food balance. It’s a family‑friendly easy dinner that feels restaurant‑special, ideal for busy nights when you still want bold taste. Serve this satisfying combo when you need fresh dinner ideas, quick food ideas, or a weeknight win that doubles as a crowd‑pleasing showstopper. Great for quick meals, easy recipes, and cozy weeknight dinners—with leftovers that reheat like a dream.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 780 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Saucepan or Dutch oven
  • Colander
  • Cutting board
  • chef's knife
  • measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients
  

Chicken Bites

  • 1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 clove garlic, minced
  • 1.5 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Creamy Cajun Corn Alfredo Twists

  • 12 oz rotini pasta
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
  • 1.5 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1.5 tsp Cajun seasoning
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp onion powder
  • 0.5 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 cup reserved pasta water
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (garnish)

Instructions
 

  • Pat chicken dry. Toss with olive oil, salt, pepper, and Cajun seasoning.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high. Melt 1 tbsp butter and add chicken. Sear 6–8 minutes until golden and cooked through; transfer to a plate.
  • Lower heat to medium. Add remaining 2 tbsp butter, garlic, and red pepper flakes; cook 30–45 seconds until fragrant. Return chicken and toss to coat. Sprinkle with parsley; keep warm.
  • Cook rotini in salted boiling water to al dente; reserve 1/2 cup pasta water and drain.
  • For the Alfredo, heat butter and olive oil over medium. Add corn and sauté 2 minutes. Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper; simmer 3–4 minutes until slightly thick.
  • Toss drained rotini with the sauce, adding enough reserved pasta water to make it silky and glossy.
  • Serve creamy twists with chili‑garlic butter chicken bites. Garnish with parsley.

Notes

Stir in 1 oz cream cheese for ultra-creamy sauce. Swap breasts for boneless thighs and add 2–3 minutes cook time.

Nutrition

Calories: 780kcalCarbohydrates: 78gProtein: 43gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 980mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 350mgIron: 3.5mg
Keyword Alfredo pasta, Cajun pasta, chicken bites, dinner ideas, easy dinner, food ideas, quick meals, weeknight dinner
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