Cajun Chicken Alfredo

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Spices, cream, garlic, parmesan cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, chicken, and pasta. If that doesn’t get your attention, I wonder what will. This recipe is incredibly easy to make and sure is a crowd pleaser. Once you have cajun chicken alfredo you’ll never crave the regular stuff again.

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Cajun Chicken Alfredo

Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

25 mins

Total Time

30 mins

 

The unexpected flavor of sun dried tomatoes and the added heat is a great way to break up your regular chicken alfredo. It's a slightly spicy savory take on the pasta but still stays creamy and true to its roots.

Course: Entree

Cuisine: Cajun, Italian American

Keyword: Cajun Chicken Alfredo, Fettuccine Alfredo Cajun Style

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 629 kcal

Author: Julie of CookedbyJulie.com

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb fettuccine
• 3 boneless chicken breasts
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
• 2 tbsp sun dried tomatoes
• 1 garlic clove

Cajun Seasoning

• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp granulated garlic
• 1/2 tsp oregano
• 1/2 tsp thyme
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper

Instructions

1. Season the chicken breasts with the cajun seasoning on both sides
2. Add about 2-3 tbsp of veg oil to a skillet and cook the chicken for about 4 mins on each side on medium low heat.
3. Remove the chicken from the skillet
4. Add the garlic and sundried tomatoes to the same skillet you cooked your chicken in. sautee them for a couple a seconds and then add the heavy cream.
5. Add the parmesan cheese and some extra cajun seasoning to your liking. cook sauce for about 4-5 mins on medium high heat.
6. Add your fettucinne and chopped chicken to the sauce and serve.

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Recipe Notes

Do not use the entire Cajun Seasoning! only sprinkle it on chicken and use about 1/2 tsp extra for the sauce

Nutrition Facts

Cajun Chicken Alfredo

Amount Per Serving

Calories 629 Calories from Fat 315

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 35g 54%

Saturated Fat 18g 90%

Cholesterol 191mg 64%

Sodium 876mg 37%

Potassium 479mg 14%

Total Carbohydrates 44g 15%

Dietary Fiber 2g 8%

Sugars 2g

Protein 31g 62%

Vitamin A 29.5%

Vitamin C 1.9%

Calcium 21.9%

Iron 12.2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.