Cajun Chicken Alfredo with Broccoli
User Reviews
4.9
36 reviews
Excellent
-
Prep Time
10 mins
-
Cook Time
10 mins
-
Total Time
40 mins
-
Servings
6 servings
-
Calories
909 kcal
-
Course
Main Course
-
Cuisine
American
Cajun Chicken Alfredo with Broccoli
Report
One of my most popular restaurant copycat recipes, Cajun Chicken Alfredo gets an extra punch of flavor from broccoli, homemade cajun seasoning, and a creamy homemade Alfredo sauce. All of this can be yours after just 10 minutes of prep time!
Share:
Ingredients
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 pound penne pasta (see note 1)
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 pound chicken breast cutlets (see note 2)
- 2 - 3 tablespoons Cajun Seasoning homemade or store bought (see note 3)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 cup dry white wine such as Chardonnay (see note 4)
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 8 ounces shredded Parmesan cheese plus more for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200 degrees. In a large pot, bring 4 quarts water and 1 tablespoon salt to boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, about 9 minutes. Remove pasta and reserve pasta cooking water in the pot.
- Return pasta cooking water to boil. Add broccoli and blanch until just tender and bright green, about 1 to 2 minutes. Immediately drain and plunge in to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking and set the color.
- Meanwhile, sprinkle both sides of the chicken generously with cajun seasoning. In large skillet, heat oil until shimmering.
- Add chicken to skillet in a single layer and cook, flipping once, until the temperature on an internal thermometer reaches 165 degrees, about 5 minutes on each side. Transfer clean baking sheet or oven-safe plate, cover with foil, and place in oven to keep warm.
- Clean skillet if desired (see note 2). Return skillet to stove and melt butter until foaming over medium-high heat. Stir in garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Whisk in wine to deglaze the pan. Simmer until sauce has reduced by half, about 2 minutes (your pan is hot at this point so it should go pretty quickly).
- Whisk in cream and simmer until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. Fold in parmesan cheese. Season to taste with salt and pepper (I like 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper).
- Return pasta to skillet and toss gently to coat. In skillet or in a large warmed bowl, pile broccoli on top of pasta, top with chicken, and garnish with more parmesan cheese.
Notes
- Penne pasta: Or another medium-cut pasta variety, such as fusilli, farfalle, mafalda, cavatappi, or rigatoni.
- Chicken breast cutlets: To use chicken breasts instead of cutlets, butterfly chicken breasts completely in half to make cutlets.
- Homemade Cajun seasoning: To make this spice blend recipe, in a small bowl, combine 3 tablespoons paprika, with 2 tablespoons garlic powder, 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning, 2 tablespoons salt, 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper, 1 tablespoon thyme, and 1 tablespoon onion powder. You can also buy a store-bought mix; either way, you’ll just need 2 to 3 tablespoons, depending on your spice preference.
- Dry white wine: Chardonnay, Viognier, Pinot Gris, or Sauvignon Blanc; take your pick. For an alcohol-free option, use ½ cup vegetable broth or chicken broth instead.
- Yield: This chicken Alfredo recipe makes six generous entree-sized servings. With protein, vegetables, a starch, and dairy in the mix, it's practically a one-bowl meal. Add a side of breadsticks, if desired, to complete the restaurant copycat experience.
- Storage: Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition Information
Show Details
Serving
1serving
Calories
909kcal
(45%)
Carbohydrates
66g
(22%)
Protein
43g
(86%)
Fat
52g
(80%)
Saturated Fat
28g
(140%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
193mg
(64%)
Sodium
777mg
(32%)
Potassium
793mg
(23%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
4663IU
(93%)
Vitamin C
29mg
(32%)
Calcium
552mg
(55%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 909 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 909kcal | 45% |
| Carbohydrates | 66g | 22% |
| Protein | 43g | 86% |
| Fat | 52g | 80% |
| Saturated Fat | 28g | 140% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 193mg | 64% |
| Sodium | 777mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 793mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 4663IU | 93% |
| Vitamin C | 29mg | 32% |
| Calcium | 552mg | 55% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Genuine Reviews
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
36 reviews
Excellent
Other Recipes
You'll Also Love
