Garlic Chicken Bites and Creamy Cajun Spinach Artichoke Alfredo Pasta
A comforting dish of garlic chicken bites in a creamy Cajun spinach artichoke Alfredo pasta that brings friends together.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 1 lb chicken breast (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cups fresh or frozen spinach
- 1 cup artichoke hearts (canned, drained, and chopped)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté the chicken in olive oil over medium heat, seasoned with Cajun seasoning, until cooked through. Remove from pan.
- Sauté the minced garlic in the same pan until fragrant, then add spinach and artichokes until spinach wilts.
- Create the creamy base by stirring in heavy cream and simmer. Add Parmesan cheese and stir until melted.
- Combine the cooked pasta and chicken in the sauce, coating evenly.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, then serve hot.
Notes
For deeper flavors, marinate the chicken in Cajun seasoning before cooking. Use frozen spinach if fresh is unavailable.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg