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Cajun Chicken Alfredo served in a dish with noodles.

Cajun Chicken Alfredo

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5 from 4 reviews

Cajun Chicken Alfredo is a super easy 30 minute meal that’s packed with flavor and it’s perfect to make for any busy weeknight! 

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 2-3 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 3 medium chicken breast
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp corn starch 
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 3 cloves minced garlic
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • Fresh Parsley for garnish
  • Fettuccine pasta

Cajun Seasoning 

  • 2 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 2 tbsp garlic powder
  • 2 tbsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper 
  • 1/2 tbsp garlic herb blend 

Instructions

  1. Combine all of the seasonings then season all sides of the chicken breasts. 
  2. Cook chicken in skillet and flip every 3 minutes until it reaches an internal temperature of 165F. Remove from the pan once it hits temp and set it aside.
  3. Add in 2 tbsp of butter and 3 cloves of minced garlic to the skillet and let the garlic cook for 1 minute.
  4. Cook the fettuccine noodles in a pot for 6-8 minutes until al dente. 
  5. Add in 1 cup chicken broth or pasta water, 1 cup heavy whipping cream and 1 tbsp corn starch, 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese.
  6. Add the cooked fettuccine noodles to the pan and thickened sauce and thoroughly mix.
  7. Serve on a plate and top with sliced chicken and fresh parsley.
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  • Author: Nick Nesgoda
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main dish
  • Cuisine: Italian