Description
Buffalo garlic chicken bites paired with creamy ranch Cajun Alfredo twisted pasta offer a bold, flavorful meal that balances spice, creaminess, and savory richness in every bite.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch (optional)
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup milk or buttermilk
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp butter
- Oil for frying
- 12 oz twisted pasta (rotini, cavatappi, or fusilli)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tbsp dry ranch seasoning mix
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Season chicken pieces with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- In one bowl, whisk egg and milk; in another, mix flour and cornstarch.
- Dip chicken into egg mixture, then dredge in flour mixture.
- Fry chicken in hot oil until golden and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
- In a skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic. Add buffalo sauce and stir well.
- Toss fried chicken bites in buffalo garlic sauce until coated.
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant. Add cream, Cajun seasoning, and ranch seasoning. Simmer for a few minutes.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy. Add cooked pasta and toss to coat.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, and garnish with parsley if desired.
- Serve pasta with buffalo garlic chicken bites on top or alongside. Drizzle with extra ranch or buffalo sauce if desired.
Notes
- Use grilled or air-fried chicken for a lighter version.
- Swap buffalo sauce with honey sriracha or barbecue for a flavor twist.
- Add vegetables like broccoli or spinach to the Alfredo for more nutrition.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Reheat pasta with a splash of cream and chicken in oven/air fryer for best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
