Creamy Cajun Chicken Alfredo : Easy Weeknight Recipe in 30 Minutes!

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Looking for a way to spice up your chicken dinner repertoire? Cajun Chicken Alfredo brings together perfectly seasoned chicken breasts, a rich and silky Alfredo sauce, and tender fettuccine pasta – all ready in about 30 minutes. Perfect for Pinterest users searching for simple chicken recipes, quick dinner ideas, and mouthwatering comfort food that’s also family-friendly.

Table of Contents

Ingredient List

Here’s exactly what you’ll need to recreate this restaurant-quality meal at home.

Ingredient	Amount
Skinless boneless chicken breasts	2
Cajun seasoning	2 tbsp
Olive oil	2 tbsp
Garlic	1 clove
Butter	2 tbsp
Double/heavy cream	500ml / 2 cups
Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)	120g / 1 1/4 cup
Salt	To taste
Fettuccine pasta	450g / 1 lbs

Essential Kitchen Equipment

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• air fryer
• thermomix
• oven
• electric mixer
• food processor
• pots
• frying pans
• kitchen utensils
• cutting board
• chef’s knives
• measuring cups and spoons set
• mixing bowls
• blender
• baking sheets
• electric can opener
• colander strainer basket
• peeler
• meat tenderizer
• garlic press
• rolling pin
• steamer insert
• weight kitchen

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta according to package instructions.
2. While the pasta cooks, slice chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and coat evenly with Cajun seasoning.
3. Heat olive oil in a large frying pan (try these frying pans) over medium heat. Cook chicken pieces for 5-7 minutes until fully done, then set aside.
4. Lower heat, add butter to the same pan and let it melt. Stir in grated or pressed garlic and sauté for 30 seconds, careful not to burn.
5. Pour in double/heavy cream; let warm for about 5 minutes. Gradually add freshly grated Parmesan, stirring until melted and the sauce thickens.
6. Remove pan from heat. Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.
7. Combine cooked pasta, Cajun chicken, and sauce in the pan. Toss gently. Add reserved pasta water as needed for desired consistency.
8. Season with salt and serve immediately, garnishing with extra Parmesan if desired.

Helpful Tips

• Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for best melting and flavor.
• Adjust Cajun seasoning for your preferred heat level.
• Reserve some pasta water to loosen the sauce as needed.
• Try fettuccine, linguine, or penne pasta for different textures.
• For lighter sauce, substitute half-and-half for the cream.

FAQs About Cajun Chicken Alfredo

Q: Can I use pre-cooked or shredded chicken?
A: Absolutely! This recipe can be adapted for shredded or leftover chicken just toss with Cajun seasoning and gently reheat in the pan.

Q: What’s the best pan for Alfredo sauce?
A: Nonstick or stainless-steel frying pans work great. See these frying pans.

Q: How can I store leftovers?
A: Store in the fridge up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop, adding a splash of cream or pasta water if sauce thickens.

Q: Is Cajun Chicken Alfredo spicy?
A: The heat comes from Cajun seasoning; adjust the quantity to your taste.

Q: Can I freeze this dish?
A: Cream-based sauces can sometimes split when frozen. For best results, enjoy fresh or refrigerate leftovers.

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