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A close-up of creamy fettuccine pasta topped with seasoned Cajun chicken breast pieces.

Quick Cajun Chicken Alfredo

A fast and flavorful Cajun Chicken Alfredo recipe perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 lb Chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
For the Alfredo Sauce
  • 8 oz Fettuccine pasta
  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1.5 cup Heavy cream
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Pot

Method
 

  1. Cook fettuccine pasta according to package directions. Drain, reserving about 1/2 cup of pasta water.
  2. While pasta cooks, season chicken pieces with Cajun seasoning. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Do not burn the garlic.
  4. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese, black pepper, and salt to taste. Cook, stirring, until the sauce thickens slightly, about 3-5 minutes.
  5. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the sauce. Add the drained fettuccine pasta. Toss to coat everything evenly. If the sauce is too thick, add a little reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached.
  6. Serve immediately.

Notes

For extra heat, you can add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the sauce. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

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