Easy Pasta with Chicken and Creamy Cajun Alfredo Sauce
This Easy Pasta with Chicken and Creamy Cajun Alfredo Sauce is a mouthwatering fusion of Italian and Cajun cuisine, combining the richness of a creamy Alfredo sauce with the bold, smoky flavors of Cajun spices.
Servings: 5
Calories: 1070kcal
Equipment
- 1 sauce pan for the pasta sauce
- 1 pasta pot for cooking pasta
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Fettuccine pasta
- 2 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 Chicken breasts
- ¼ cup Unsalted butter
- 2 cloves Garlic powder
- 2 cups Heavy cream
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 ounce Cream cheese
- ½ cup Pasta water
- 1 teaspoon Chicken Powder
- 2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Red pepper flakes Optional
- Salt and black pepper
- ½ cup parsley
Instructions
- In a large pot of salted cold water, cook your favorite pasta until it’s al dente. Reserve ½ cup of the pasta water before draining.
- Season the seasoned chicken breasts with cajun seasoning, garlic powder, and a bit of black pepper. In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and cook the chicken until the internal temperature reaches 165°F, about 5-7 minutes per side. Remove from the pan and set aside to rest before slicing.
- In the same pan, lower the heat to medium heat. Melt butter and saute garlic until fragrant.
- Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer over medium-low heat. Gradually whisk in the chicken powder, cajun seasoning, cream cheese and grated parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy. Add a splash of pasta water to thin the sauce if needed.
- Toss the cooked pasta in the sauce until well coated. Add fresh parsley.
- Add the sliced chicken on top and garnish with red pepper flakes (if using) or fresh parsley. Serve with garlic bread or a side of green beans for a complete meal.
Nutrition
Calories: 1070kcal | Carbohydrates: 92.6g | Protein: 37.6g | Fat: 61.9g | Saturated Fat: 34g | Cholesterol: 302mg | Sodium: 536mg | Potassium: 523mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 0.4g | Calcium: 311mg | Iron: 7mg
