Cajun Chicken Alfredo Recipe (Restaurant Quality & Easy!)

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Total Time 35

Servings 4 servings

Calories 850

This creamy Cajun Chicken Alfredo combines bold spices with rich cheese for a restaurant-quality meal that's easy to prepare at home.

1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning ((or to taste, (use our homemade salt-free Cajun seasoning recipe or store-bought)))
1.5 teaspoons kosher salt ((or to taste, (reduce or omit if using store-bought Cajun seasoning with added salt)))

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
16 ounces fettuccine ((can sub linguine or your pasta of choice))
8 cloves fresh garlic ((minced))
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy whipping cream
3 cups parmesan cheese ((freshly grated, 12 ounces))
0.5 tablespoon Cajun seasoning ((or to taste, (use our homemade salt-free Cajun seasoning recipe or store-bought)))
0.25 teaspoon kosher salt ((or to taste, (reduce or omit if using store-bought Cajun seasoning with added salt)))
1 cup reserved pasta water

Season chicken with Cajun seasoning and salt, then cook until browned. Remove and set aside.
In the same pan, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
Add chicken broth and heavy cream, bring to a simmer, then stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
Cook pasta according to package instructions, reserving pasta water. Toss pasta into the sauce, adding reserved water to loosen if needed. Mix in cooked chicken and parsley.
Garnish with additional parsley and serve hot.

For a milder flavor, reduce Cajun seasoning. Use fresh Parmesan for best taste.

Calories: 850kcal

Cost: $15

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Alfredo, Cajun, chicken