Name: Cajun Chicken Alfredo
Prep time: 26 min
Cook time: 21 min
Total time: 78 min
Yield: 7 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 lb Chicken breast; 2 tablespoon Cajun seasoning; 2 tablespoon Olive oil; 16 oz Fettuccine pasta; Unsalted butter; 4 Garlic clove; 2 cup Heavy cream; 1 cup Parmesan cheese; 1 teaspoon Salt; Black pepper

⏱️ 50 min total

🍳 Prep: 20 min

🔥 Cook: 30 min

👥 6 servings

Indulge in the bold flavors of this Cajun Chicken Alfredo, a delightful twist on the classic Italian dish. Tender chicken breast is seasoned with aromatic Cajun spices and served over a bed of creamy, velvety Alfredo pasta. The combination of spicy chicken and rich, cheesy sauce creates a mouthwatering balance of flavors that will leave you craving more. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner or for impressing guests.

Ingredients

1 lb Chicken breast
2 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
2 tablespoon Olive oil
16 oz Fettuccine pasta
Unsalted butter
4 Garlic clove
2 cup Heavy cream
1 cup Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon Salt
Black pepper
Parsley

Instructions

Step 1

Prepare the chicken

Cut 1 1/2 lbs of boneless, skinless chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces. Season the chicken with 2 tablespoons of Cajun seasoning, making sure the pieces are evenly coated.

Step 2

Cook the chicken

In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken pieces and cook for 6-8 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.

Step 3

Cook the pasta

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 16 oz of fettuccine pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking water.

Step 4

Prepare the garlic

Mince 4 garlic cloves.

Step 5

Prepare the Alfredo sauce

In the same skillet used for the chicken, melt 1/2 cup of unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes, or until fragrant.

Step 6

Add cream and seasonings

Pour 2 cups of heavy cream into the skillet and bring the mixture to a simmer. Add 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper. Simmer for 3-4 minutes, or until the sauce has slightly thickened.

Step 7

Add cheese

Reduce the heat to low and stir in 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese. Whisk until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.

Step 8

Combine ingredients

Add the cooked fettuccine and chicken to the skillet with the Alfredo sauce. Toss to coat evenly, adding some of the reserved pasta cooking water if needed to thin the sauce.

Nutrition Facts

4800 Calories

216g Protein

288g Carbs

288g Fat

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