Description
A delicious and creamy dish featuring jalapeño garlic chicken bites served with twisted cheddar cajun pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 jalapeños, diced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 8 oz twisted pasta
- 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the twisted pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Stir in the minced garlic and diced jalapeños; cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in the heavy cream and add the cajun seasoning; stir to combine.
- Mix in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the spiciness by adding more or fewer jalapeños.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half.
- Serve with a side salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Creamy Jalapeño Garlic Chicken Bites, Twisted Cheddar Cajun Pasta, Chicken Pasta Recipe