Description
This easy garlic-Parmesan chicken bites recipe with sun-dried tomato Cajun Alfredo and charred broccolini is a bold, creamy, and flavorful dinner perfect for weeknights or guests. Features juicy chicken thighs, garlicky Parmesan butter, and smoky Alfredo pasta.
Ingredients
1 ½ lbs chicken thighs
4 cloves garlic, minced
¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
4 tablespoons butter
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
8 oz pasta of your choice
1 bunch broccolini
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Cut chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces. Season with salt, pepper, and a light sprinkle of Cajun seasoning.
2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high. Sear chicken in batches until golden and fully cooked. Set aside.
3. In the same skillet, reduce heat and melt 2 tablespoons butter. Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
4. Add ½ cup Parmesan cheese and stir until a sauce forms. Toss cooked chicken in the sauce to coat.
5. In a separate saucepan, melt remaining butter. Add sun-dried tomatoes and Cajun seasoning. Stir in heavy cream and simmer.
6. Add ¼ cup Parmesan and stir until sauce thickens. Toss in cooked pasta until well coated.
7. Toss broccolini with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Char in a hot grill pan or skillet until tender-crisp and lightly blistered.
8. Plate Alfredo pasta, top with chicken bites, and add broccolini. Garnish with more Parmesan and black pepper if desired.
Notes
Use boneless chicken thighs for juicy results.
Add a splash of cream when reheating leftovers to refresh the sauce.
Control heat by adjusting the amount of Cajun seasoning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 140mg