Description
Lemon Cajun Chicken Bites with Creamy Garlic Herb Alfredo Twists is the ultimate comfort food fusion. Featuring spicy Cajun chicken paired with a rich, creamy Alfredo pasta and zesty lemon twist, this dish is bold, comforting, and unforgettable. Ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions, it brings together Cajun spice, Italian creaminess, and fresh herbs in every bite. Perfect for chicken dinner ideas, Alfredo pasta lovers, and lemon chicken recipes.
Ingredients
500g chicken thighs
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
300g pasta twists (rotini or fusilli)
Instructions
1. Cut chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and toss with lemon juice, Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Let marinate for 20 minutes.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear marinated chicken until golden brown and cooked through. Set aside.
3. Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
4. In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add heavy cream and Parmesan, stirring until smooth. Add parsley and thyme.
5. Return chicken and pasta to skillet and mix until coated with Alfredo sauce. Add reserved pasta water as needed to loosen sauce.
6. Serve hot with extra herbs and a squeeze of lemon, if desired.
Notes
Let the chicken marinate to fully absorb the Cajun and lemon flavor.
Avoid boiling the cream; keep it at a gentle simmer.
Use fresh herbs to brighten the creamy sauce naturally.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun-Italian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 155mg