5.0 from 33 votes
One Pot Cajun Chicken Alfredo Pasta
An amazing one pot meal that is on the dinner table in less than 30 minutes! The cajun spice adds the perfect amount of flavor to the creamy alfredo sauce!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 369 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
American , Cajun , Creole
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast cut into bite-size pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoon Cajun Seasoning
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic about 2 cloves
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth
- 1 cup half and half
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 8 ounces uncooked fettuccini pasta
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast cut into bite-size pieces and half of the 2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring periodically until the chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit and is no longer pink. Add 2 teaspoons minced garlic and continue cooking for 1 minute.
- Add 1 ½ cups chicken broth, 1 cup half and half, the remaining half of the Cajun seasoning, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, and ¼ teaspoon garlic powder to the pot and stir to combine. Add 8 ounces uncooked fettuccini pasta (you can break this in half if you would like) and stir.
- Cover the pot with a lid and bring to a rapid boil. Once boiling, remove the lid and reduce the heat to medium-low. Continue to cook for 10-12 minutes until the noodles are al dente and there is only about ¼ inch of liquid along the bottom. I recommend stirring frequently to avoid the noodles clumping together as they cook.
- Remove from heat and add ½ cup grated parmesan cheese, stirring until it is fully melted. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
369kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
31g
(10%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.03g
Cholesterol
103mg
(34%)
Sodium
872mg
(36%)
Potassium
476mg
(14%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
592IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
141mg
(14%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 369
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 369kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 103mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 872mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 476mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 592IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 141mg | 14% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.