Description
Lemon Pepper Chicken Bites paired with Roasted Red Pepper Cajun Alfredo Twists is a delightful dish that combines crispy, zesty chicken with creamy, spicy pasta. This meal is perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests, offering a burst of flavor in every bite. With simple ingredients and straightforward preparation, you’ll have a dinner that impresses without the stress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 8 oz spiral pasta
- 1 cup roasted red peppers (diced)
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- In a bowl, combine lemon zest, black pepper, and salt. Coat the chicken breasts in this mixture.
- Bake chicken for 25–30 minutes until cooked through; let rest before slicing into bite-sized pieces.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions; reserve some pasta water.
- In a skillet over medium heat, combine heavy cream and diced roasted red peppers. Stir in Cajun seasoning and simmer until warm. Add Parmesan cheese until melted, adjusting thickness with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Toss cooked pasta and chicken into the sauce until well-coated. Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 145mg