Description
This One Pot Cajun Chicken Alfredo is a delicious and creamy pasta dish packed with perfectly seasoned Cajun-spiced chicken, tender fettuccine, and a luscious homemade Alfredo sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes, this comforting meal combines robust Cajun flavors with creamy Parmesan goodness for an easy weeknight dinner everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
Seasonings & Oils
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Dairy
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Vegetables & Aromatics
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Pantry
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
Instructions
- Heat the fats: In a large pot over medium heat, warm the olive oil and butter until melted and combined to create a rich cooking base.
- Cook the chicken: Season the diced chicken breast with Cajun seasoning, then add it to the pot and cook until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken and set aside to keep warm.
- Sauté garlic: Add the minced garlic to the pot and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Deglaze with broth: Pour in the chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the pot with a spoon to lift all the flavorful browned bits off the surface.
- Add pasta and cream: Stir in the fettuccine pasta and heavy cream, then bring the mixture to a boil.
- Simmer until pasta cooks: Reduce the heat to a simmer and stir occasionally to prevent sticking, cooking until the pasta is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed, about 10-12 minutes.
- Create creamy sauce: Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce becomes creamy and smooth.
- Combine chicken and sauce: Return the cooked Cajun chicken to the pot and mix well to distribute evenly.
- Season and serve: Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve hot for a satisfying meal.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best flavor and smoothest sauce texture.
- If the sauce is too thick, add a little extra chicken broth or cream to reach your preferred consistency.
- For a spicier dish, increase the amount of Cajun seasoning or add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- To make this dish gluten free, substitute the fettuccine with gluten-free pasta.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop.
