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Cajun Chicken Alfredo

This Cajun Chicken Alfredo is the perfect balance of rich, creamy, sweet, and spicy! Bow tie pasta is tossed in homemade alfredo sauce and topped with tender spiced chicken.
Prep Time30 mins
Cook Time30 mins
Total Time1 hr
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bow-tie pasta, cajun seasoning, chicken breast
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 517kcal
Author: Jennifer Debth

Ingredients

Cajun Seasoning

  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper omit or reduce if you don’t like spice
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes omit or reduce if you don’t like spice
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Chicken

  • 4 (8 oz) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/2 cajun seasoning from above
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

Alfredo

  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1/2 cajun seasoning from above
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 pint heavy cream
  • 1 cup freshly shaved parmesan
  • 1 (16 oz) box pasta cooked al denté according to package directions, we used bow-tie
  • Pasta water as needed for thinning
  • Green onions for serving

Instructions

Cajun Seasoning

  • Place garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, oregano, thyme, cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes, and pepper in a bowl and whisk to combine.
  • Set aside.

Chicken

  • Season chicken breasts evenly with half the cajun seasoning.
  • Heat oil in a LARGE non-stick pan over medium heat.
  • Once hot, add chicken and cook on one side for 4 minutes - don’t touch it.
  • Flip the chicken, then cook for an additional 2 minutes.
  • Cover the pan with a tight fitting lid and reduce the heat to low.
  • Cook for 10-15 minutes or until the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
  • Remove chicken and set aside. Slice after 10 minutes or so of resting.
  • Drain the pan, then make the Alfredo sauce.

Alfredo

  • Melt butter in the pan over medium low heat.
  • Once melted, add in garlic, remaining cajun seasoning, Italian seasoning, dried basil and cook, whisking constantly, for 30 seconds.
  • Slowly whisk in the heavy cream.
  • Bring to a simmer, and simmer for 1-2 minutes, whisking constantly to thicken slightly.
  • Reduce the heat to low, and whisk in the cheese, little by little, until fully melted. Do this slowly to avoid clumping and graininess.
  • Stir in the cooked pasta, then taste and re-season, if necessary.
  • Garnish with green onions, if desired, serve with the chicken and enjoy!
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Nutrition

Serving: 1person | Calories: 517kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 177mg | Sodium: 1237mg | Potassium: 711mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1835IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 219mg | Iron: 2mg