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Cajun Chicken Alfredo

Cajun Chicken Alfredo Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 780
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced into 4 thin cutlets
  • 1½ tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1½ cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 8 oz fettuccine
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped for serving

Method
 

  1. Season chicken with Cajun seasoning and salt. Sear in olive oil over medium-high heat for 4 minutes per side until cooked through. Remove and tent with foil.
  2. Boil fettuccine in salted water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.
  3. Melt butter in the same skillet over medium. Sauté garlic 30 seconds, then add heavy cream. Simmer 2 minutes, then stir in Parmesan until smooth. Season to taste.
  4. Toss pasta with sauce and a splash of pasta water. Slice chicken against the grain, arrange over pasta, garnish with parsley, and serve.

Notes

If the sauce thickens as it sits, stir in a little warm milk or water to loosen it back up.