Cajun Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo Pasta
User Reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
845 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
Cajun Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo Pasta
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Cajun Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo Pasta is fettucini, broccoli, and Cajun chicken tossed in a creamy Cajun-seasoned Alfredo sauce. It is a rich and flavorful dish that will surely satisfy and fill you up!
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces fettucini noodles
- 1 pound fresh broccoli florets, cut into small, bite-sized pieces (about 6 cups)
Chicken
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, about 2 pounds
- 1 tablespoon Cajun Seasoning
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Cajun Alfredo
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Cajun Seasoning
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 ½ cups (357 g) heavy whipping cream
- 4 ounces (½ block) cream cheese, cubed
- 1 cup (100 g) parmesan cheese, shredded, plus extra for garnish
Instructions
- Bring a large pot filled with salted water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add noodles and cook al dente, according to package directions (8-10 minutes).
- In the final 3-4 minutes of boiling the noodles, add the broccoli.
- When done, reserve 1 cup of pasta water; drain the rest. Set aside.
Chicken
- Season chicken evenly on all sides with cajun seasoning.
- To a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, add oil. Once hot, add chicken breasts. Cook chicken for 5 minutes. Then, flip over the chicken, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Remove from heat. Transfer the chicken to a plate. Tent to keep warm.
Cajun Alfredo
- In the same skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Mix in salt, pepper, cajun seasoning, red pepper flakes, heavy cream, cream cheese, parmesan, and ½ cup of the reserved pasta water. Whisk together until the cream cheese has melted through and the mixture is creamy.
- Add cooked pasta and broccoli, tossing to coat. (If you want a thinner sauce, add more reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached.)
- Slice chicken into strips. Top the pasta with the sliced chicken. Serve with additional parmesan cheese for garnish.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1portion
Calories
845kcal
(42%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 845 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1portion | |
| Calories | 845kcal | 42% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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