Description
Cajun Chicken Bites with Cheesy Alfredo Linguine is a vibrant dish that elevates your dining experience with its bold flavors and creamy textures. This recipe features succulent chicken marinated in zesty Cajun spices, served over linguine pasta smothered in a rich Alfredo sauce. Perfect for family dinners or meal prep, this dish is quick to make—ready in just 30 minutes! The combination of spice from the chicken and the indulgent creaminess of the sauce makes it an irresistible comfort food option. Whether enjoyed on a cozy night in or shared at a gathering, this recipe guarantees satisfaction for everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized chunks
- 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
- 2 tablespoons butter (for sauce)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 6 oz Velveeta cheese, cubed
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook linguine in salted boiling water until al dente, about 9-10 minutes. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, drain, and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium-high heat. Add chicken chunks seasoned with Cajun spices and cook for 8-10 minutes until golden-brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, melt butter, sauté minced garlic, then add heavy cream and milk. Stir in Velveeta until melted.
- Mix in mozzarella and Parmesan until smooth; adjust thickness with reserved pasta water.
- Toss cooked linguine with Alfredo sauce and top with Cajun chicken bites before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet/Cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 120mg