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Cajun Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo

Creamy fettuccine Alfredo topped with juicy Cajun-spiced chicken for a bold, comforting pasta dish with a Southern twist.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main
Cuisine: Cajun, Italian-American
Calories: 620
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1.5 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
Alfredo Sauce
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1.5 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 0.5 tsp Cajun seasoning optional
  • salt and pepper to taste
Pasta
  • 12 oz fettuccine noodles
  • 1 tbsp butter for tossing pasta
  • parsley chopped, for garnish
  • extra Parmesan for serving

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Pasta pot
  • Whisk
  • Tongs

Method
 

  1. Cook fettuccine in salted water until al dente. Drain and toss with butter.
  2. Season chicken with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Sear in olive oil until golden and cooked through. Slice and set aside.
  3. In same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic. Add heavy cream and simmer. Stir in Parmesan until melted. Season to taste.
  4. Add pasta to sauce and toss to coat. Top with sliced Cajun chicken, garnish with parsley and Parmesan, and serve.

Notes

For extra flavor, use homemade Cajun seasoning. Adjust spice level to taste.