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Spice Up Your Dinner with Irresistible Cajun Chicken Alfredo

Learn how to make delicious Cajun Chicken Alfredo. Easy recipe with step-by-step instructions.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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Let’s gather your ingredients. You’ll find most of these are pantry staples, and for the ones that aren’t, I’ve got some handy substitutions.

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into strips
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning (store-bought or homemade)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)

If you’re out of fettuccine, any pasta will do. And if heavy cream isn’t your thing, half-and-half works just fine for a lighter version. Cajun seasoning is what makes this dish sing, but if you’re sensitive to spice, you can adjust it to your liking.

Instructions

Alright, let’s get cooking! Here’s how you bring this delightful dish to life:

  1. Start by cooking the fettuccine according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken strips and sprinkle with Cajun seasoning. Cook until the chicken is browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add the garlic and bell pepper. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until the pepper is tender and the garlic is fragrant.
  4. Lower the heat to medium and pour in the heavy cream, stirring to combine. Let it simmer for 2 minutes.
  5. Add the Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and the sauce is smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Return the chicken to the skillet along with the cooked fettuccine. Toss everything together until the pasta is well coated with the sauce.
  7. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired, and serve immediately while it’s still hot.

As you cook, remember that perfection is overrated. My kids often help by adding the cheese or stirring the pasta. It’s these little moments that make cooking special.

  • Author: Jenny
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Cooking
  • Cuisine: International

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