Description
Cajun Chicken Bites with Cheesy Alfredo Linguine is a vibrant dish that marries spicy Cajun chicken with creamy, cheesy pasta, making it an irresistible choice for family dinners or special occasions. This recipe features tender, well-seasoned chicken bites served atop luscious linguine coated in a decadent Alfredo sauce. Perfectly satisfying and ready in just 30 minutes, this meal is sure to impress even the pickiest eaters. Elevate your dining experience by serving it with garlic bread or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 12 oz linguine pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 6 oz Velveeta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Cajun seasoning
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot, add linguine, and cook until al dente (9-10 minutes). Reserve ½ cup pasta water, drain, and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil and butter. Add chicken seasoned with Cajun spices and sear until golden brown (8-10 minutes). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic for about a minute.
- Stir in heavy cream and milk; bring to simmer. Add Velveeta cheese until melted.
- Mix in mozzarella and Parmesan cheese, adjusting consistency with reserved pasta water as needed.
- Combine drained linguine with the sauce and toss until coated. Top with Cajun chicken bites before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg