Description
This One Pot Cajun Chicken Alfredo recipe is a creamy and flavorful dish that’s perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner. Tender chicken pieces are seasoned with Cajun spices and combined with pasta in a luscious Alfredo sauce. With just one pot needed, this recipe is convenient and easy to make.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning, divided
Alfredo Sauce:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 12 ounces penne pasta (uncooked)
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season and Cook Chicken: Season chicken with 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning. Brown the chicken in olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Prepare Sauce: Sauté garlic in the skillet, then add chicken broth, heavy cream, uncooked pasta, and remaining Cajun seasoning. Simmer until pasta is cooked.
- Finish Dish: Stir in Parmesan and mozzarella until melted. Return chicken to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and garnish with parsley.
Notes
- Enhance with sautéed bell peppers or spinach
- Adjust Cajun seasoning to taste
- Serve with garlic bread or a green salad
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One Pot, Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1½ cups
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 760 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 47 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 155 mg
