Hot Honey Garlic Chicken Bites & Cajun Alfredo with Crispy Broccoli Twists
Get ready to fall in love with dinner again! These Hot Honey Garlic Chicken Bites paired with creamy Cajun Alfredo and crispy roasted broccoli make for a flavor-packed, comforting meal that's hard to resist. The chicken is tender and sticky-sweet with a kick of heat, while the pasta is luxuriously creamy and seasoned to perfection. Whether you're hunting for easy dinner ideas, a cozy meal with bold flavors, or a quick recipe that feels fancy, this one's got you covered. Ideal for quick weeknight dinners, indulgent weekend treats, or when you want something that checks all the comfort food boxes.
Equipment
- Skillet
- Baking Sheet
- Saucepan
- Pasta Pot
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- to taste Salt and pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 tsp chili flakes or 1 tbsp hot sauce adjust to taste
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 tbsp olive oil for broccoli
Instructions
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Toss in cornstarch.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sear chicken until golden and fully cooked. Set aside.
- Add minced garlic to the same skillet, sauté briefly. Stir in honey and chili flakes or hot sauce. Simmer, then add chicken back and coat in sauce.
- Roast broccoli: toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast at 425°F for 20 minutes or until crispy.
- Boil pasta until al dente. Drain, reserving a little pasta water.
- For the Alfredo: heat cream in a saucepan, stir in Parmesan and Cajun seasoning until smooth. Add pasta water to thin if needed.
- Combine pasta with Alfredo sauce. Serve with glazed chicken on top and broccoli on the side.
Notes
1. Adjust spice level to your taste by reducing or increasing chili flakes/hot sauce.
2. For extra crispy chicken, cook in batches and avoid overcrowding the skillet.
2. For extra crispy chicken, cook in batches and avoid overcrowding the skillet.
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