Description
A creamy and flavorful Cajun Chicken Alfredo combining tender Cajun-spiced chicken breasts with rich Parmesan cream sauce and perfectly cooked fettuccine pasta. Ready in 30 minutes, this dish brings a spicy twist to the classic Alfredo, ideal for a comforting dinner.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Pasta
- 12 oz fettuccine pasta
Sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all ingredients to ensure a smooth cooking process.
- Cook Pasta: Boil salted water and cook the fettuccine pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta, reserving half a cup of pasta water for later use.
- Cook Chicken: Season the chicken breasts thoroughly with Cajun seasoning. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then cook the chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove chicken from the skillet and let it rest before slicing to retain juices.
- Make Sauce: In the same skillet, sauté the minced garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute. Pour in the heavy cream while scraping any browned bits off the bottom of the pan. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Combine and Toss: Add the cooked fettuccine and sliced chicken back into the skillet with the Alfredo sauce. Toss gently to combine all ingredients well. If the sauce is too thick, gradually stir in the reserved pasta water to reach desired consistency.
- Serve: Plate the Cajun Chicken Alfredo immediately while warm. Enjoy this rich and spicy twist on a classic pasta dish!
Notes
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream, but the sauce will be less rich.
- Adjust Cajun seasoning amount to suit your spice tolerance.
- This recipe can be doubled easily to serve more people.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for best flavor and smooth sauce texture.
- Letting chicken rest after cooking ensures juicy slices.