Description
A delicious and creamy pasta dish featuring Cajun-spiced chicken and a rich Alfredo sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 lb chicken breast, sliced
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a bowl, toss the sliced chicken with Cajun seasoning until well coated.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add the seasoned chicken. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add the cooked fettuccine to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, add more Cajun seasoning or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Feel free to add vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for extra flavor and nutrition.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated, but the pasta may absorb some sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Creamy Cajun Chicken Alfredo Pasta, Cajun pasta, Alfredo pasta, chicken pasta