Description
Cajun Chicken Alfredo is a bold and flavorful dish that brings together creamy fettuccine pasta, perfectly seasoned chicken, and a medley of Cajun spices. This delectable recipe is perfect for cozy family dinners or lively gatherings with friends. With its rich texture and vibrant flavors, it’s sure to impress your guests and make any meal memorable.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 12 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by chopping garlic and parsley. Season chicken breasts with Cajun seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until golden brown, about 6-7 minutes per side. Remove from skillet and let rest.
- Cook fettuccine according to package instructions until al dente; reserve ½ cup pasta water before draining.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Add heavy cream and stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Toss cooked fettuccine into the skillet with sliced chicken, adding reserved pasta water gradually until desired consistency is reached.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 125mg