30-Minute Cajun Chicken Alfredo: Creamy, Spicy and delicious
A creamy and spicy pasta dish combining Cajun seasoning with rich Alfredo sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Season chicken breasts with Cajun seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Cook chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until done. Slice into strips.
- In the same pan, sauté garlic for 30 seconds.
- Pour in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Stir until sauce thickens.
- Add cooked pasta and chicken to the sauce. Toss to coat.
- Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
- Adjust Cajun seasoning to your preferred spice level.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 150mg