Cajun Chicken Alfredo

A fork twirling fettuccine alfredo in a sauté pan with Cajun chicken.

Cajun chicken alfredo is a quick weeknight meal that comes together in a single pan. Fettuccine is coated in a creamy homemade alfredo sauce with juicy Cajun chicken sliced on top.

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings people

Author Heather

Ingredients

16 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 teaspoons cajun seasoning
¾ teaspoon salt divided
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic minced
16 ounces chicken broth
8 ounces fettuccine dry
4 ounces heavy cream
⅔ cup parmesan cheese grated

Instructions

Slice chicken breasts in half lengthwise or pound with a meat mallet to ¾ inch thickness. Pat chicken dry on all sides with a paper towel. Season with Cajun seasoning and half of the salt.
Heat sauté pan over medium heat. Add olive oil to pan. When hot, add chicken and cook for about 3-4 minutes per side, or until cooked through to 165℉ in the center. Remove chicken from pan, set aside, and cover to keep warm.
Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add remaining half of salt, chicken broth and pasta to pan. Stir to combine. Bring to a simmer, cover, and reduce heat to low. Simmer until pasta is al dente according to your pasta's package directions. At this point only a small amount of liquid will remain in the pan.
Remove lid and add heavy cream and parmesan cheese. Stir until cheese has melted and sauce looks smooth.
Remove pan from heat and allow to sit for 5 minutes to allow sauce to thicken.
Slice chicken breasts into thin strips. Portion pasta into bowls and top with sliced chicken.

Notes

Add veggies: Add two handfuls of spinach or a cup of frozen peas to the recipe along with the cheese.
Pasta variations: Fettuccine can be substituted with other pasta shapes - bow ties, cavatappi, spaghetti, or shells are all great choices. To substitute pasta shapes, use the same weight of pasta indicated in the recipe card above.
Leftovers: Leftovers will keep for 3 to 4 days in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator. Add a splash of milk or heavy cream to help thin the sauce while reheating.

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