Spicy Cajun Chicken Alfredo (Printable)

Cajun-seasoned chicken combined with creamy Alfredo sauce and fettuccine for a bold dish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
03 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

→ Pasta

04 - 12 ounces fettuccine

→ Alfredo Sauce

05 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
06 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1 cup heavy cream (240 ml)
08 - 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (100 g)
09 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
10 - 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
11 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

→ Garnishes

12 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
13 - Extra grated Parmesan cheese

# Cooking Steps:

01 - Boil salted water and cook fettuccine according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain and set aside.
02 - Pat chicken breasts dry and evenly coat with Cajun seasoning.
03 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until fully cooked and golden brown. Remove from skillet, rest 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
04 - Reduce heat to medium, add butter to the same skillet, and sauté minced garlic for 1 minute until fragrant.
05 - Stir in heavy cream, smoked paprika, and chili flakes. Simmer gently, then whisk in Parmesan cheese until smooth. Season with salt and black pepper.
06 - Add cooked fettuccine to the sauce, tossing to coat evenly. If necessary, add reserved pasta water gradually to achieve desired sauce consistency.
07 - Top pasta with sliced Cajun chicken. Garnish with chopped parsley and extra Parmesan. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Bold Cajun flavor in creamy Alfredo sauce
  • Hearty main dish ready in under 1 hour
02 -
  • Dairy and gluten are present in this dish (cream, butter, cheese, pasta)
  • Check Cajun seasoning labels for additional allergens like mustard or celery
03 -
  • For greater heat, add more Cajun seasoning or chili flakes
  • Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency for a silkier finish
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