1-Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Alfredo
A warm, creamy pasta dish that combines Cajun spices and tender chicken for a quick and satisfying meal, all made in one pot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-pot cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, sliced
- 12 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add sliced chicken, season with salt, pepper, and 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning; cook until browned (5-7 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté diced onion and bell pepper for 3-4 minutes until softened; add minced garlic and cook an additional minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Add pasta and remaining Cajun seasoning; cook according to package instructions (10-12 minutes), stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat to low; stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Return chicken to the pot; mix well and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
For a creamier sauce, use freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Feel free to substitute chicken with shrimp or vegetables for a different option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg