Description
Cajun Chicken Alfredo is a creamy pasta dish featuring blackened chicken, fettuccine, and a rich Cajun Alfredo sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lb boneless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1½ teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 16 oz fettuccine
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 8 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 12 oz Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- ½ to 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- ¼ to ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup reserved pasta water
- Handful fresh parsley, minced (optional)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season chicken breasts on all sides with Cajun seasoning and kosher salt. Add 2 tablespoons butter to the hot skillet. Sear chicken 5–6 minutes per side, until internal temp reaches 165°F. Remove chicken and rest 5–10 minutes, then slice.
- Cook fettuccine 1–2 minutes under package directions. Before draining, reserve 1 cup pasta water. Drain pasta.
- Reduce skillet heat to medium. Add 2 tablespoons butter plus a small splash of chicken broth. Add minced garlic and cook 1 minute, stirring often. Deglaze with the remaining chicken broth. Reduce heat to low and stir in the heavy cream. Add Parmesan a handful at a time, stirring until melted before adding more, until smooth. Season with Cajun seasoning and salt to taste.
- Add pasta to the sauce with a splash of reserved pasta water. Toss until the sauce clings to the noodles. Add parsley if using. Top with sliced chicken, extra parsley, and more Parmesan. Serve hot.
Notes
- Season gradually with salt and Cajun seasoning.
- Use pasta water to thin the sauce.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for best texture.
- Rest the chicken to keep it juicy.
- Store in an airtight container up to 4 days. Do not freeze.
- Reheat gently with a splash of pasta water.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 692
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1376mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
Keywords: Cajun Chicken Alfredo, Pasta, Creamy Sauce