Cajun Chicken Bites with Cheesy Alfredo Linguine
Cajun Chicken Bites with Cheesy Alfredo Linguine is an irresistible dish that combines spicy, flavorful chicken bites with a rich and creamy pasta. Perfect for any occasion, this recipe brings the taste of Cajun cuisine right to your dining table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 12 oz linguine pasta
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 6 oz Velveeta cheese, cubed
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the linguine in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente (9-10 minutes). Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil and butter. Add chicken seasoned with Cajun spices and cook until golden brown and cooked through (8-10 minutes). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, melt butter, sauté minced garlic, then stir in cream and milk. Add Velveeta cheese until melted.
- Stir in mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses, adjusting consistency with reserved pasta water if needed. Toss in drained linguine and serve topped with Cajun chicken.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 655
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 135mg