Spicy Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Creamy Cajun Corn Alfredo Twists

🔥🍗🌽🍝✨ Spicy Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Creamy Cajun Corn Alfredo Twists

Treat yourself to a bold and unforgettable meal that just might become your new favorite! Tender chicken bites are tossed in spicy garlic butter, then paired with perfectly cooked twisted pasta that holds onto every drop of a rich, creamy Cajun Alfredo sauce blended with sweet corn purée. It's all finished with fire-roasted corn, fresh green onions, and a dusting of smoky paprika for that perfect final touch.

🍽 Serves: 2–3

⏱ Prep Time: 20 mins | Cook Time: 25–30 mins

👉 Ingredients:

▶️ Twisted Pasta:

🔹️8 oz (225g) twisted pasta (like fusilli, rotini, or cavatappi)

🔹️Salt for pasta water

▶️ Spicy Garlic Butter Chicken:

🔹️1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces

🔹️1 tbsp olive oil

🔹️2 tbsp unsalted butter

🔹️4 garlic cloves, minced

🔹️1–2 tsp chili garlic sauce (like Huy Fong – adjust to taste)

🔹️Salt & freshly cracked black pepper

▶️ Creamy Cajun Corn Alfredo Sauce:

🔹️2 tbsp unsalted butter

🔹️3 garlic cloves, minced

🔹️1½ cups (350ml) heavy cream

🔹️½ cup (120ml) chicken broth

🔹️1 tbsp Cajun seasoning (adjust to taste)

🔹️1 cup (240ml) canned or frozen corn (thawed if frozen), plus 2 tbsp for topping

🔹️1 cup (240ml) grated Parmesan cheese

🔹️Salt & freshly cracked black pepper, to taste

✨ Toppings:

◾️½ cup (120ml) fire-roasted corn

◾️2–3 green onions, thinly sliced

◾️½ tsp smoked paprika

👨‍🍳 Instructions:

✅️1. Cook the Pasta:

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente.

Before draining, save ½ cup (120ml) of the pasta water.

✅️2. Make the Garlic Butter Chicken:

While pasta cooks, season chicken with salt and pepper.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and cooked through.

Lower the heat, add butter, minced garlic, and chili garlic sauce. Stir for about 1 minute until the garlic is fragrant and chicken is well coated. Keep warm.

✅️3. Make the Creamy Cajun Corn Alfredo:

In a separate large skillet or saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.

Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.

Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth, bring to a gentle simmer.

Stir in Cajun seasoning and corn.

Use an immersion blender (or regular blender) to blend the sauce until smooth and creamy.

Gradually whisk in the Parmesan until melted and smooth.

Season with salt and pepper to taste. If the sauce is too thick, thin it with a splash of reserved pasta water.

✅️4. Combine & Serve:

Add cooked pasta to the Alfredo sauce and toss to coat.

Gently fold in the spicy garlic butter chicken.

Divide among serving bowls and top with fire-roasted corn, sliced green onions, and a sprinkle of smoked paprika.

Serve immediately and enjoy every bold, creamy, flavorful bite!

✅ Pro Tips

↪️1. Chili Garlic Sauce: Adjust the amount to match your spice preference.

↪️2. Corn Blending: Blending the corn into the sauce adds natural sweetness and creamy texture—blend half if you want some texture left.

↪️3. Roasted Corn Finish: Fire-roasted corn gives a smoky depth. If unavailable, grill your own or use fresh corn kernels.