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One Pot Wonder Cajun Chicken Alfredo Recipe
5 from 123 votes

One Pot Wonder Cajun Chicken Alfredo Recipe

This One Pot Wonder Cajun Chicken Alfredo combines tender bite-sized chicken with spicy Cajun seasoning and fettuccine in a creamy Parmesan sauce cooked all together in one pot. The sauce integrates chicken broth and milk to create a rich base for perfectly cooked pasta and a smooth finish. This recipe simplifies dinner preparation by cooking protein, pasta, and sauce simultaneously, resulting in fewer dishes and a hearty meal with a balanced texture and flavor.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
23 mins
Total Time
33 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 449 kcal
Course: Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine: Italian, American

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 lb. chicken breast cut into bite size chunks, boneless, skinless
  • 2 tsp. Cajun seasoning I used Weber N’Orleans Cajun
  • 6 garlic minced, cloves
  • 1 ½ cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup milk I used 2%
  • 8 oz. Fettuccine pasta half of a 1 pound box, dried
  • 1/3 cup Parmesan Cheese grated

Instructions

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  1. Add the oil to a large pot (or large high sided skillet). Place over medium-high heat for two minutes. Add the chicken and the Cajun seasoning. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the garlic. Cook 1 minute, stirring often.
  2. Add the broth and milk. Break the pasta in half and add it to the pot. Cover and bring to a rapid, rolling boil, stirring occasionally. *Note: Watch the pot carefully during the beginning of the cooking process as milk tends to boil over easily.
  3. Reduce the heat to medium-low and let the pasta simmer, covered, for 8-13 minutes. Stir every 2-3 minutes to prevent sticking. Cook until there is ¼ to ½ inch of liquid in the bottom of the pot.
  4. Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Using a wide pot or skillet speeds up cooking by allowing more surface area for heat.
  • Carefully watch the pot in the beginning to avoid milk boiling over, stirring occasionally.
  • Serve immediately after adding Parmesan cheese to maintain sauce creaminess and chicken tenderness.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/4 of the recipe Calories 449kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 46.8g (16%) Protein 34.3g (69%) Fat 14.3g (22%) Saturated Fat 2.9g (15%) Fiber 2.1g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 449

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/4 of the recipe
Calories 449kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 46.8g 16%
Protein 34.3g 69%
Fat 14.3g 22%
Saturated Fat 2.9g 15%
Fiber 2.1g 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.