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Cajun Chicken Alfredo Recipe (Restaurant Quality & Easy!)

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 850
This Cajun Chicken Alfredo combines bold spices with creamy pasta for a restaurant-quality meal that's quick and easy to prepare at home.

Ingredients

Protein

  • 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning ((or to taste))
  • 1.5 teaspoons kosher salt ((or to taste))

Cooking Fat

  • 2 tablespoons neutral oil (avocado, canola, or vegetable)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Pasta

  • 1 pound fettuccine (can sub linguine or your pasta of choice)
  • 8 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth
  • 1.5 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 8 ounces Parmigiano-Reggiano (freshly grated from a block, divided)
  • 1.5-2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
  • 0.75-1 teaspoon kosher salt ((reduce or omit if using store-bought Cajun seasoning with added salt))
  • 1-1.5 cups reserved pasta water ((divided, you likely won't use it all))

Garnish

  • a handful handful fresh parsley (minced, plus more for garnish)

Instructions 

  • Season chicken with Cajun seasoning and salt, then cook in oil until browned. Remove and set aside.
  • In the same pan, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
  • Add chicken broth and heavy cream, simmer until slightly thickened.
  • Cook pasta until al dente, then drain, reserving some pasta water.
  • Combine pasta, chicken, and sauce, adding reserved water as needed. Stir in grated cheese and parsley.

Notes

Adjust seasoning to taste and serve immediately for best flavor.
Calories: 850kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cajun, Chicken, Pasta