Description
Indulge in the rich and flavorful Cajun Chicken Alfredo, a creamy pasta dish with a spicy kick. Tender Cajun-seasoned chicken strips atop fettuccine coated in a luscious Parmesan cream sauce, garnished with fresh parsley.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cajun Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Alfredo Sauce:
- 12 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Fettuccine: Cook fettuccine until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Chicken: Season chicken with Cajun seasoning, then cook in olive oil until golden brown. Slice into strips.
- Make the Alfredo Sauce: In the same skillet, sauté garlic in butter, then add cream, Parmesan, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Simmer until thickened.
- Combine and Serve: Toss cooked fettuccine in the sauce, top with Cajun chicken, and garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Shortcut: Use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken.
- Customize: Add mushrooms, spinach, or sun-dried tomatoes.
- Adjust: Tailor Cajun seasoning to your preferred spice level.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
