Description
A quick and easy one-pot Cajun chicken Alfredo with a creamy sauce and a flavorful Cajun twist, perfect for weeknight dinners and casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning, plus more to taste
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus 1 teaspoon if needed
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 ounces uncooked fettuccine, broken in half
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Toss the chicken pieces with 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper until well coated.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat in a large deep skillet or wide pot. Add the chicken in a single layer and cook for 5-7 minutes until golden brown on all sides but not fully cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Add another teaspoon of olive oil if needed, then sauté the minced garlic in the same pan for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
- Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine. Bring to a simmer.
- Add the broken fettuccine noodles, pressing them gently into the liquid so they are mostly submerged. Cover with a lid and let simmer for about 8-10 minutes, stirring every few minutes to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
- Return the chicken to the pan along with the remaining Cajun seasoning. Stir and cook for about 5 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and the sauce thickens slightly.
- Remove the pan from heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately while creamy and warm.
Notes
If the sauce becomes too thick before the pasta is cooked, add a splash of broth or cream to loosen it. Stir gently after adding cheese to maintain a silky texture. For gluten-free, use gluten-free pasta and verify Cajun seasoning is gluten-free. For dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with full-fat coconut milk and Parmesan with a dairy-free cheese alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approxima
- Calories: 550
- Fat: 28
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Protein: 35
Keywords: Cajun chicken Alfredo, one-pot dinner, creamy pasta, quick dinner, easy weeknight meal, Cajun seasoning, fettuccine Alfredo