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Cajun Chicken Alfredo Pasta

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650
A creamy, flavorful pasta dish with Cajun-spiced chicken and a rich Alfredo sauce, perfect for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

Pasta

  • 8 ounces farfalle pasta (or your favorite type)
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)

Chicken

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 2 breasts, cut into bite-size pieces)
  • 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning (more or less, to taste)

Sauce ingredients

  • 4 ounces cream cheese (softened and cut into small pieces)
  • 1 cup milk
  • 3/4 cup parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (more to taste if needed)

Optional vegetables

  • Fresh vegetables (if desired, see note*)

Instructions 

  • Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  • In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds. Add chicken and Cajun seasoning; cook 3-4 minutes until nearly cooked through.
  • Add milk and cream cheese; stir until melted and sauce is smooth, 2-3 minutes. Mix in pasta, Parmesan, salt, and pepper. Serve immediately.

Notes

Adjust Cajun seasoning to taste for spiciness.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken, creamy, Pasta