Cajun Chicken Alfredo

By Tracy

4 Person

35 Minutes

0 Calories

Cajun Chicken Alfredo! Super delicious Cajun seasoned chicken and fettuccine with creamy homemade Alfredo sauce. Top it with diced tomatoes and parsley for a touch of freshness. This Cajun Chicken Alfredo recipe uses delicious Cajun seasoned chicken, fettuccine cooked al dente, a homemade Alfredo sauce, and tomatoes and parsley for a touch of freshness.

Ingredients

Alfredo Sauce

cajun seasoning
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. salt
2 cups grated parmesan cheese
1 cup heavy cream
4 cloves garlic, minced
4 tbsp. unsalted butter

Cajun Chicken

1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. salt
2 tbsp. olive oil
1 1/2 tbsp. Cajun seasoning
2 chicken breasts

freshly diced tomatoes for topping
finely chopped parsley for garnish
shredded parmesan cheese for garnish
3/4 pound fettuccine

Method

01

Pound the chicken to 1/2 inch thick. Season lightly with salt and pepper on both sides. In a sealed plastic bag, add the olive oil, Cajun seasoning, and the seasoned chicken. Seal bag and shake to distribute the seasonings evenly. Let it sit for 15 minutes.
02

Meanwhile, cook the fettuccine in salted water according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
03

Heat some olive oil in a large skillet to medium heat. Cook the chicken, about 6-8 minutes each side, until cooked through or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F. Transfer to a plate and let it rest. Loosely cover with aluminum foil to keep warm.
04

Make the Alfredo sauce: On medium heat, melt butter in the skillet and add garlic. Cook until fragrant, stirring, about 1-2 minutes. Add heavy cream. Add the freshly grated parmesan cheese and the pinch of seasoning. Stir until melted, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
05

Add the cooked fettuccine to the sauce and toss to coat, until the pasta is warm. Slice the chicken.
06

Serve the pasta with the sliced chicken on top. Garnish with diced tomatoes, chopped parsley, and more shredded parmesan cheese if desired.

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Cajun Chicken Alfredo

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( By Tracy )

01 Information

Grade easy
Serving 4 servings
Prep Time 15 Mins
Cook Time 20 Mins
Total Time 35 Mins

02 Ingredients

Alfredo Sauce

cajun seasoning

1/4 tsp. pepper

1/4 tsp. salt

2 cups grated parmesan cheese

1 cup heavy cream

4 cloves garlic, minced

4 tbsp. unsalted butter

Cajun Chicken

1/4 tsp. pepper

1/4 tsp. salt

2 tbsp. olive oil

1 1/2 tbsp. Cajun seasoning

2 chicken breasts

freshly diced tomatoes for topping

finely chopped parsley for garnish

shredded parmesan cheese for garnish

3/4 pound fettuccine

03 Method

Step 1

Pound the chicken to 1/2 inch thick. Season lightly with salt and pepper on both sides. In a sealed plastic bag, add the olive oil, Cajun seasoning, and the seasoned chicken. Seal bag and shake to distribute the seasonings evenly. Let it sit for 15 minutes.

Step 2

Meanwhile, cook the fettuccine in salted water according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

Step 3

Heat some olive oil in a large skillet to medium heat. Cook the chicken, about 6-8 minutes each side, until cooked through or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F. Transfer to a plate and let it rest. Loosely cover with aluminum foil to keep warm.

Step 4

Make the Alfredo sauce: On medium heat, melt butter in the skillet and add garlic. Cook until fragrant, stirring, about 1-2 minutes. Add heavy cream. Add the freshly grated parmesan cheese and the pinch of seasoning. Stir until melted, and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 5

Add the cooked fettuccine to the sauce and toss to coat, until the pasta is warm. Slice the chicken.

Step 6

Serve the pasta with the sliced chicken on top. Garnish with diced tomatoes, chopped parsley, and more shredded parmesan cheese if desired.

04 Author