Description
Spice up your dinner routine with this creamy, bold Cajun Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo — a flavorful twist on a classic, featuring juicy Cajun-spiced chicken and rich Parmesan Alfredo sauce.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning (adjust to taste)
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cubed)
- 12 oz fettuccine pasta
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1½ cups heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- ½ cup diced tomatoes or bell peppers (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the fettuccine until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain and set aside.
2. Toss cubed chicken with Cajun seasoning. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken for 4–5 minutes until fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat and sauté garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Add heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
5. Gradually whisk in Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce becomes smooth. Season with salt and black pepper.
6. Return cooked chicken to the skillet, add drained pasta, and toss to coat evenly in the sauce. Add reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
7. Optional: Stir in diced tomatoes or bell peppers for added freshness and color.
8. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Adjust Cajun seasoning based on spice preference.
Use freshly grated Parmesan for best texture and flavor.
Pasta water helps create a silky, cohesive sauce.
You can substitute shrimp for chicken for a seafood variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 145mg