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Cajun Chicken Alfredo: Discover This Flavorful Recipe!

A flavorful Cajun Chicken Alfredo recipe that combines spicy Cajun-seasoned chicken with creamy Alfredo sauce and fettuccine pasta.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Cajun
Calories: 650

Ingredients
  

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
  • 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)

Method
 

  1. Season the chicken breasts with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until cooked through and no longer pink in the center. Remove from the skillet and let rest for a few minutes before slicing.
  2. In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the fettuccine and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.
  3. In the same skillet used for the chicken, melt the butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. If the sauce is too thick, add a little reserved pasta water to reach desired consistency.
  5. Add the cooked fettuccine to the sauce and toss to coat. Slice the chicken and place it on top of the pasta. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 38gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1g

Notes

  • For extra spice, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the sauce or use spicy Cajun seasoning.
  • You can substitute shrimp for the chicken for a delicious seafood twist on this dish. Cook the shrimp until pink and opaque, then follow the same steps for the sauce.

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