Spicy Cajun Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo
A quick and flavorful dish featuring Cajun spiced chicken tossed in a creamy Alfredo sauce over fettuccine pasta, perfect for a cozy dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 chicken breasts, sliced
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 12 ounces cooked fettuccine pasta
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Chopped parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the sliced chicken breasts and Cajun seasoning. Cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
- Melt the butter in the same skillet and add the minced garlic, cooking until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add the grated Parmesan cheese and stir until smooth, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Toss the cooked fettuccine into the sauce until coated.
- Fold in the Cajun chicken and let the flavors meld.
- Scoop onto plates and garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
For a spicier kick, add hot sauce to taste. Use fresh Parmesan for better flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg