Bold Cajun Chicken Alfredo (One-Pot) Glory
Enjoy a creamy and spicy Cajun Chicken Alfredo pasta made in one pot for easy cleanup. This dish combines tender chicken seasoned with bold Cajun spices with a rich, garlicky Parmesan Alfredo sauce, all tossed with fettuccine. Perfect for a flavorful weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound fettuccine pasta
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Toss chicken pieces with Cajun seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned on all sides. Remove chicken from the pot and set aside.
- Add fettuccine, chicken broth, and minced garlic to the same pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente, about 10-12 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Cook, stirring, until the sauce thickens and is smooth.
- Return the cooked chicken to the pot. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Adjust Cajun seasoning to your spice preference.
- For a richer sauce, add more Parmesan cheese.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or a sprinkle of extra Cajun seasoning if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approximately 700
- Sugar: Approximately 5g
- Sodium: Approximately 900mg
- Fat: Approximately 35g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 15g
- Trans Fat: Approximately 1g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 60g
- Fiber: Approximately 3g
- Protein: Approximately 35g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 150mg
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