Description
Indulge in the rich and flavorful One Pot Cajun Chicken Alfredo, a creamy and satisfying pasta dish that comes together easily in just one pot. Tender chicken, al dente pasta, and a Cajun-spiced cream sauce make this a perfect weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cajun Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Alfredo Pasta:
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 12 ounces uncooked fettuccine or penne pasta
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cajun Chicken: Toss chicken with Cajun seasoning. Sauté in olive oil until cooked. Set aside.
- Alfredo Pasta: Sauté garlic, add broth and cream, bring to boil. Add pasta, simmer until al dente. Add chicken, Parmesan, salt, and pepper. Cook until heated through. Garnish and serve.
Notes
- Adjust Cajun seasoning to taste
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream
- Pair with green salad or garlic bread
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
