Creamy Cajun Chicken Alfredo
Rich, creamy fettuccine pasta tossed with Cajun-spiced chicken in a luxurious parmesan cream sauce.
Equipment
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
chicken breast (sliced)
500 g
fettuccine pasta (dry)
400 g
heavy cream (liquid)
300 ml
parmesan cheese (grated)
100 g
butter
30 g
garlic (minced)
3 cloves
cajun seasoning
15 g
olive oil
15 ml
salt
5 g
black pepper
2 g
Instructions
Prepare the chicken
Slice chicken breast into thin strips and season with Cajun seasoning.
Cook the pasta
Bring a large pot of salted water to boil and cook fettuccine according to package instructions until al dente.
Sauté the chicken
Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add seasoned chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through.
Make the creamy sauce
In the same pan, add butter and minced garlic. Sauté for 1 minute, then pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
Finish the sauce
Add grated parmesan cheese to the simmering cream, stirring until melted and smooth. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Combine pasta and chicken
Add cooked pasta and chicken back to the pan with the creamy Cajun sauce. Toss everything together until well coated.
Serve immediately
Transfer to plates and garnish with extra parmesan and fresh herbs if desired.
Original recipe
Storage
Best served fresh. Sauce may separate when reheated.
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