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Garlic Chicken Bites and Creamy Cajun Spinach Artichoke Alfredo Pasta

Garlic Chicken Bites with Creamy Cajun Spinach Artichoke Pasta

This Garlic Chicken Bites and Creamy Cajun Spinach Artichoke Alfredo Pasta is a crowd-pleaser that's easy to make and packed with flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 680
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 1.5 pounds chicken breast, cubed Cajun seasoned
Sauce
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons butter for cooking
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 4 ounces cream cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 1 cup chopped artichoke hearts
  • 12 ounces cooked cavatappi or rotini pasta
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • pot for pasta

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Season cubed chicken with Cajun seasoning.
  2. In a large skillet, heat butter and olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add more butter and minced garlic. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add cream cheese and heavy cream. Stir until smooth and melted.
  5. Mix in Parmesan and mozzarella cheese until melted into the sauce.
  6. Add spinach and artichokes; cook until spinach wilts.
  7. Stir in the cooked pasta, then return chicken to the skillet and toss everything to combine.
  8. Garnish with red pepper flakes and parsley. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 680kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 43gFat: 40g

Notes

Customize with shrimp or sun-dried tomatoes for a twist. Ideal for meal prep and can be stored in the fridge for up to three days.

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