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Cajun Chicken Alfredo

A close-up of a bowl of Cajun chicken Alfredo pasta, featuring fettuccine noodles coated in creamy Alfredo sauce and topped with seasoned grilled chicken pieces and parsley.
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A creamy and spicy Cajun chicken Alfredo pasta recipe perfect for a weeknight meal. This dish features tender, seasoned chicken tossed with fettuccine in a rich Parmesan Alfredo sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound fettuccine pasta
  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1.5 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
  • Optional add-ins: sliced mushrooms, diced bell peppers

Instructions

  1. Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Drain, reserving about 1 cup of pasta water.
  2. While pasta cooks, toss chicken pieces with Cajun seasoning.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add seasoned chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
  4. Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to the same skillet. Once melted, add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  5. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is smooth.
  6. Season sauce with salt and pepper. If using, add mushrooms and bell peppers and cook until tender.
  7. Return cooked chicken to the skillet. Add the drained fettuccine to the skillet with the sauce.
  8. Toss everything together until the pasta and chicken are well coated in the Alfredo sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add a little reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached.
  9. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Adjust the amount of Cajun seasoning to control the spice level.
  • For a milder flavor, use less Cajun seasoning or a blend with less heat.
  • This dish pairs well with a simple green salad or crusty bread.

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