Description
This One Pot Cajun Chicken Alfredo is a creamy and flavorful pasta dish that comes together quickly in just one pot. Cajun-seasoned chicken is cooked with pasta in a rich Alfredo sauce, creating a comforting and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 12 oz fettuccine or penne pasta, uncooked
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Chicken:
Alfredo Pasta:
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Season chicken with Cajun seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned, then set aside.
- Prepare the Pasta: In the same skillet, sauté onion and garlic. Add chicken broth and pasta. Simmer until pasta is tender.
- Finish the Dish: Stir in cooked chicken, cream, and Parmesan. Add cherry tomatoes if desired. Adjust seasoning and garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can use shrimp or sausage as protein alternatives.
- For extra heat, add cayenne or hot sauce.
- Pre-cooked rotisserie chicken can be used for convenience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, One Pot
- Cuisine: Cajun-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg
