August 15, 2018

Cajun Chicken Alfredo

by Karly in Buns In My Oven Favorites, Chicken, Easy Breezy Chicken Squeezy, Main Dish, Pasta    
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This chicken Alfredo is creamy dreamy perfection! It’s spiced up with some Cajun flavors!


I’ve been on a major pasta kick lately. There is just something about noodles coated in a perfectly simple alfredo sauce that I can not pass by.

I mean, you’d  be eating this chicken Alfredo recipe every night too, if you had any idea how easy it is.

Which obviously means that I’m here to show you how easy it is, because I’m on a mission to make the world delicious.

I actually really like plain old Fettucini Alfredo – no chicken, no fancy additions. Just a simple basic recipe. Here’s my basic Alfredo sauce.

This Cajun chicken alfredo is such a simple dinner!

But then my husband comes along and cries about the lack of meat and the lack of excitement and I start to question our entire marriage because who doesn’t want to eat plain old fettucini alfredo every day of their life?

Anyway, this is his kicked up Cajun version and even I have to admit that it’s very very good. I may or may not have eaten my weight in alfredo the other night. Who can say?

You’re going to love this simple Chicken Alfredo with Cajun seasoning!

We just seasoned our chicken with Cajun seasoning to spice things up. Please oh please feel free to stir some cajun seasoning in to your sauce or sprinkle extra over the top. I mean, just do it. My daughter was eating dinner with us, though, and she would have been horrified to find red stuff on her favorite alfredo. So. We kept the seasoning to the chicken because nobody wants a distraught tweenager on their hands.

This Cajun chicken alfredo is such a simple dinner!

One of my favorite things about this recipe is how quickly it comes together. Season the chicken, pop it in a frying pan, and cook it off. Meanwhile, boil some pasta. The sauce is literally just three ingredients and comes together in about 5 minutes.

You’re going to love this one! Serve it with my favorite garlic bread recipe and you’re good to go!

If you love alfredo, check out my penne alfredo with bacon and broccoli too! My homemade Alfredo sauce is just the best!

This Cajun chicken alfredo is such a simple dinner!

 

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5 from 2 votes

Cajun Chicken Alfredo

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
 
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Cajun
Keyword: easy pasta recipes, easy recipes, weeknight dinner recipes
Calories: 694 kcal

This chicken Alfredo is creamy dreamy perfection! It's spiced up with some Cajun flavors!

Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • Cajun Seasoning enough to coat the chicken
  • 16 ounces fettucini
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup butter 1 stick
  • 8 ounces Parmesan cheese grated
  • 4 ounces Pecorino Romano cheese grated
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness. Coat the chicken in the Cajun seasoning.
  2. Heat a large oven proof skillet over medium heat and preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  3. Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
  4. Pour 1 tablespoon of the olive oil into the skillet. Add the chicken breasts and ook for 5 minutes.
  5. Flip the chicken breasts over and cook for 3 more minutes.
  6. Place the skillet in the oven and allow to cook through, about 5 more minutes.
  7. Remove the skillet from the oven and place the chicken on a cutting board to rest.
  8. Add the fettucini to the boiling water and cook until al dente.
  9. While the pasta is boiling, place the skillet back over medium heat and add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute. (You could add in some sun-dried tomatoes here, but my husband would divorce me if I did such a thing.)
  10. Add the heavy cream and butter to the skillet and cook until the butter has melted and it's heated through, stirring often.
  11. While the butter is melting, slice the chicken into bite sized pieces.
  12. Add the cheese to the cream mixture and stir until fully melted and combined.
  13. Drain the pasta and add it to the alfredo sauce. Add in the chicken and toss to coat.
  14. Salt and pepper, to taste.
Nutrition Facts
Cajun Chicken Alfredo
Amount Per Serving
Calories 694 Calories from Fat 369
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 41g 63%
Saturated Fat 23g 115%
Cholesterol 188mg 63%
Sodium 776mg 32%
Potassium 410mg 12%
Total Carbohydrates 42g 14%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Sugars 1g
Protein 36g 72%
Vitamin A 22.1%
Vitamin C 0.5%
Calcium 53.3%
Iron 9.6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition Disclaimer: All information presented on this site is intended for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist and any nutritional information shared on bunsinmyoven.com should only be used as a general guideline.

originally posted on May 8, 2017, last updated on August 15, 2018
categories: Buns In My Oven Favorites, Chicken, Easy Breezy Chicken Squeezy, Main Dish, Pasta
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