Description
Bold, creamy, and packed with flavor, this Buffalo Garlic Chicken Bites with Creamy Ranch Cajun Alfredo Pasta is the ultimate comfort food with a kick. Juicy buffalo-marinated chicken bites are served over tender rotini pasta and coated in a rich Alfredo sauce infused with ranch and Cajun seasoning. Whether you’re after a quick dinner idea, a cozy weekend treat, or a spicy twist on classic pasta, this easy recipe is a must-try. Perfect for spice lovers and pasta fans alike—an irresistible food idea you’ll want on repeat.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
0.5 cup buffalo sauce
3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon black pepper
12 oz rotini pasta
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup heavy cream
4 oz cream cheese
0.5 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
2 tablespoons ranch dressing or 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives or green onions
Instructions
1. In a bowl, combine chicken with buffalo sauce, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
2. Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken until charred and fully cooked. Set aside.
3. Boil the rotini pasta in salted water according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
4. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in cream cheese until smooth.
5. Add heavy cream and let simmer for 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.
6. Whisk in Parmesan cheese, Cajun seasoning, and ranch dressing or seasoning. Stir until smooth and creamy.
7. Combine cooked pasta with the Alfredo sauce until well coated.
8. Plate the pasta, top with grilled buffalo chicken bites, and sprinkle with chives or green onions.
9. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
Marinate the chicken longer for extra flavor—overnight is ideal.
Use freshly shredded Parmesan for a smoother, richer Alfredo sauce.
Adjust the spice level by choosing mild or hot buffalo sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (approx. 1/5 of recipe)
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 170mg