Creamy Cajun Chicken Alfredo with Chili Garlic Butter & Sweet Corn Pasta Twists
Looking for a spicy and creamy chicken pasta recipe that’s loaded with bold flavor and rich texture? This Chili Garlic Butter Chicken Alfredo with Cajun Corn is your new weeknight dinner favorite! Tender, juicy chicken bites are tossed in a spicy chili garlic butter sauce, then folded into creamy Cajun Alfredo loaded with puréed sweet corn and al dente pasta spirals. Topped with smoky fire-roasted corn, green onions, and paprika—this dish is pure comfort with a Southern twist!
Perfect for fans of Cajun chicken recipes, creamy Alfredo pasta, and spicy chicken dinners.
Yields: 2-3 servings
Prep time: 20 minutes | Cook time: 25–30 minutes
Ingredients
For the Pasta:
225g (8 oz) twisted pasta (fusilli, rotini, or cavatappi work great)
Salt, for boiling water
For the Chili Garlic Butter Chicken:
450g (1 lb) boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp unsalted butter
4 garlic cloves, minced
1–2 tsp chili garlic sauce (adjust to your spice preference)
Salt & black pepper, to taste
For the Creamy Cajun Corn Alfredo Sauce:
2 tbsp unsalted butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
350ml (1½ cups) heavy cream
120ml (½ cup) chicken broth
1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
240ml (1 cup) canned or thawed frozen corn (plus 2 tbsp for garnish)
240ml (1 cup) grated Parmesan cheese
Salt & freshly cracked pepper, to taste
For Garnish:
120ml (½ cup) fire-roasted corn (canned or thawed frozen)
2–3 green onions, thinly sliced
½ tsp smoked paprika
Instructions
1. Cook the Pasta:
Bring salted water to a boil and cook the twisted pasta until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.
2. Make the Chili Garlic Butter Chicken:
Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken for 6–8 minutes, until browned.
Lower the heat, then stir in butter, garlic, and chili garlic sauce. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant and coated. Set aside.
3. Prepare the Cajun Corn Alfredo Sauce:
In a separate pan, melt butter and sauté garlic until aromatic.
Add cream and broth. Simmer gently.
Mix in Cajun seasoning and corn. Use an immersion blender to purée the corn until creamy.
Slowly whisk in Parmesan cheese until fully melted. Season with salt and pepper. Thin with reserved pasta water as needed.
4. Combine and Serve:
Toss cooked pasta into the creamy Cajun corn Alfredo sauce. Fold in the chili garlic chicken bites.
Plate and garnish with fire-roasted corn, green onions, and a sprinkle of smoked paprika.
Pro Tips for Best Results:
Adjust Heat: Use more or less chili garlic sauce based on spice preference.
Corn Purée: Blending sweet corn adds richness and natural sweetness.
Use Fire-Roasted Corn for a smoky kick, or fresh corn if unavailable.
Choose Twisted Pasta like rotini for better sauce cling.
Sauce Control: Loosen sauce with pasta water for ideal creaminess.
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