So creamy, cheesy and comforting… this Cajun Chicken Alfredo is on the table in just 30 minutes!
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It doesn’t get much easier than this when you’ve got to get dinner on the table in a hurry and you’re craving pasta. The hardest part is cutting the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces which takes all of 5 minutes. Easy peasy!
I love quick dinners, especially in the summertime. I want to be outside as much as possible in the evenings. I’ve had some major life changes recently, moved into a new home and am so much enjoying working in my yard. So this easy dinner is a win-win situation when it comes to busy weeknights. The leftovers are even better the next day!
Hooray for quick, easy and comforting dinners… enjoy!
Cajun Chicken Alfredo
Ingredients
- 8 ounces fettuccine pasta cooked to al dente according to package directions and drained
For the chicken:Â Â
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 ½ tablespoons cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons butter unsalted
For the alfredo sauce:
- 3 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic
- 6 ounces cream cheese cubed
- 1 ½ cups whole milk
- 1 ½ cups grated Parmesan cheese 4.5 ounces
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper or to taste
Optional:
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley garnish
Instructions
- Begin cooking the pasta.Â
- While the pasta is cooking, season the chicken with cajun seasoning.
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet or sauté pan over medium high heat. Add chicken and cook until chicken is golden brown and fully cooked, stirring frequently (about 7 minutes). Transfer cooked chicken to a plate and set aside.
- In the same skillet over medium heat, melt 3 tablespoons of butter. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds, stirring frequently.
- Add cream cheese cubes. Whisk to smooth out any large lumps. Slowly pour in milk while continuing to whisk.
- Add Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and smooth. Continue to stir for 2 to 3 minutes or until sauce reaches desired thickness (sauce will continue to thicken once removed from heat). Season with salt and pepper.
- Remove from heat and add cooked and drained fettuccine to the skillet with the sauce. Toss to coat evenly and top with cooked chicken.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired.
Notes
Nutrition
If provided, nutritional info is a courtesy, is not guaranteed and should only be considered as a guideline.
Drew
This recipe was amazing. I couldnt believe how good the sauce was. Way better than any sauce ive ever bought and it wasnt hard to make at all. Thanks for sharing.
Amy
Thanks so much, Drew… so glad you enjoyed it! 🙂
Rose
Love it! Only changes I make is about 3-4 cloves of smashed, minced garlic and half of a small onion, soooooo yummy.
Amy
That sounds delicious, Rose… so glad you enjoyed it! 🙂
John
I haven’t tried this specific recipe, but I had a similar dish in Florida 30 odd years ago. I still make it occasionally at home, but I add bell peppers, mushrooms and onions.
Rebecca
AWESOME!! My daughter loved this! And she is a very picky eater. Will definitely be making this again!
Bee
Pasta sounds great with this amazing, flavorful sauce! Yumm!
Bresha A
This looks so delicious! I am super excited to make this tomorrow night! Quick question: I only have 2% lactose free milk on hand. Would that work or do I need full fat milk?
Amy @ The Blond Cook
Hi Bresha, Thank you! I have never cooked with lactose free milk and can’t say with certainty. I’ve read that it can be substituted in baking, but I’m not sure about sauces. If you’re not lactose intolerant I would recommend using whole milk in this recipe. Sorry I couldn’t be of more help and hope you enjoy it! 🙂
Joni Tennant
Do you use the fresh grated parmesan cheee or the grated cheese that you sprinkle on spaghetti sause in the cylinder?
Hannah
The sauce in this dish is absolutely AMAZING! It is better than many sauces I’ve had at fine restaurants made by famous chefs and I MADE THIS!! This is so much more than a “quick weeknight dinner”. I’ll be serving this to my special guests and believe me, they’ll think it took hours to prepare…. just amazing. Thanks for sharing.
Amy @ The Blond Cook
Thanks so much, Hannah! 🙂
Bruce Cooper
Thanks Amy. I love pasta, and I love spicy food. Hard to find the right combination of seasoning that will compliment the meal, without taking it over. I’m looking forward to trying this tonight.