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Sizzling Spicy Cajun Chicken Alfredo: A Flavorful Twist on a Classic Dish

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

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

Ingredients

Scale

Gathering ingredients should be as stress-free as a Sunday morning stroll through the farmer’s market. Here’s what you’ll need:

  • 2 large chicken breasts, sliced into strips
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 pound fettuccine pasta
  • Chopped parsley for garnish

Substitution tip: If you’re out of Cajun seasoning, a mix of paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, and oregano will do the trick.

Instructions

Let’s turn those ingredients into a delicious masterpiece:

  1. Start by cooking the fettuccine according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Toss the chicken strips with Cajun seasoning, ensuring they’re well-coated.
  3. Add the chicken to the skillet, cooking for about 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, add butter and minced garlic, sautéing for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Pour in the heavy cream, stirring to combine with the garlic butter. Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low.
  6. Stir in the Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper, allowing the cheese to melt and thicken the sauce, about 3-4 minutes.
  7. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, tossing it in the creamy sauce.
  8. Add the cooked fettuccine to the skillet, gently mixing until the pasta is fully coated in the sauce.
  9. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Personal tip: If you want to kick up the heat a notch, sprinkle a bit of extra cayenne pepper when serving.

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

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