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One Pot Wonder Cajun Chicken Alfredo Recipe
One pot wonder Cajun chicken alfredo is a lightened-up copy-cat version of a similar dish from Red Lobster. It's pasta and chicken in a spicy alfredo sauce
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 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. boneless skinless chicken breast cut into bite size chunks
- 2 tsp. Cajun Seasoning I used Weber N’Orleans Cajun
- 6 garlic cloves minced
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth
- 1 cup milk I used 2%
- 8 oz. dried fettuccini pasta half of a 1 pound box
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.
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Notes
- The wider the pot/skillet, the quicker the cooking time.
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: 4servings
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.