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Quick Cajun Chicken Alfredo

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A quick and easy Cajun Chicken Alfredo recipe ready in just 25 minutes, featuring a creamy Alfredo sauce with a spicy Cajun twist that’s perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning (store-bought or homemade blend with paprika, garlic powder, cayenne, and oregano)
  • 8 ounces (about 225 grams) fettuccine or your favorite pasta shape
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 ½ cups (360 ml) heavy cream
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 8 ounces of fettuccine and cook according to package instructions, usually 10-12 minutes, until al dente. Reserve ½ cup (120 ml) of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
  2. While pasta cooks, thinly slice 2 chicken breasts. Season them evenly with 2 tablespoons of Cajun seasoning, rubbing it in well.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken slices in a single layer—don’t crowd the pan! Cook for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
  4. Lower the heat to medium, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, and sauté 3 minced garlic cloves until fragrant—about 30 seconds.
  5. Pour in 1 ½ cups heavy cream, stirring constantly to combine. Let it simmer gently for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
  6. Gradually whisk in 1 cup of freshly grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. If sauce feels too thick, add reserved pasta water a tablespoon at a time to reach desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Toss cooked pasta and sautéed chicken into the sauce, mixing well to coat everything evenly. Cook together for 1-2 minutes to marry flavors.
  8. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired and serve immediately.

Notes

Keep an eye on the heat when simmering the cream to avoid curdling. Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency. Cook chicken in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding the pan. Use freshly grated Parmesan for best sauce texture.

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Keywords: Cajun chicken, Alfredo sauce, quick dinner, easy pasta recipe, spicy chicken, creamy sauce, weeknight meal

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