4.1 from 42 votes
Cajun Chicken Alfredo
Rich and creamy Alfredo sauce is a breeze to make. We've spiced it up with juicy chicken and Cajun flavors for a quick weeknight meal that our entire family loves.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 878 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 teaspoons Cajun Seasoning plus more, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 16 ounces fettucine
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 ounces shredded Parmesan
- 4 ounces shredded mozzarella
Instructions
- Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness. Season with the Cajun seasoning, making sure to coat both sides of the chicken.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Heat a large oven proof skillet over medium heat. Swirl in the oil to coat the pan.
- Add the chicken to the skillet and cook through, flipping halfway through cooking, about 10 minutes.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and place on a cutting board to rest.
- Add the fettucine to the boiling water and cook until al dente.
- While the pasta is boiling, place the skillet back over medium heat and add the butter. Once melted, stir in the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds.
- Add the heavy cream to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes to heat the cream. Once hot, add the cheeses and whisk together until the sauce is smooth and combined.
- Taste and season with Cajun seasoning, as desired.
- Drain the pasta and add it to the sauce. Toss to coat.
- Slice or chop the chicken and serve with the pasta.
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Notes
- Some Cajun seasoning blends are very salty. Taste as you go and season to taste.
Nutrition Information
Calories
878kcal
(44%)
Carbohydrates
57g
(19%)
Protein
46g
(92%)
Fat
52g
(80%)
Saturated Fat
29g
(145%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
16g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
248mg
(83%)
Sodium
978mg
(41%)
Potassium
567mg
(16%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
1877IU
(38%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
607mg
(61%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 878
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 878kcal | 44% |
| Carbohydrates | 57g | 19% |
| Protein | 46g | 92% |
| Fat | 52g | 80% |
| Saturated Fat | 29g | 145% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 248mg | 83% |
| Sodium | 978mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 567mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1877IU | 38% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 607mg | 61% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.