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Creamy One-Pot Cajun Chicken Alfredo

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A quick and easy one-pot meal combining creamy Alfredo sauce with a bold Cajun spice kick, perfect for a comforting dinner with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning (e.g., Slap Ya Mama or Tony Chachere’s)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 2 ½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup milk (whole or 2%)
  • 8 ounces fettuccine or linguine pasta, broken in half
  • ¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and toss with Cajun seasoning until evenly coated.
  2. Heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken in a single layer and cook 3-4 minutes per side until browned but not fully cooked. Remove chicken and set aside.
  3. Reduce heat to medium. Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the same pan and cook 2-3 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
  4. Pour in chicken broth, heavy cream, and milk. Stir to combine.
  5. Add broken pasta to the pot, pushing it gently into the liquid.
  6. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Stir frequently and cook uncovered for 12-15 minutes until pasta is al dente and sauce thickens. Add extra broth or cream if sauce becomes too dry.
  7. Return browned chicken to the pot during the last 5 minutes of cooking to finish cooking through and absorb flavor.
  8. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and sauce is creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  9. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve hot.

Notes

Stir gently but often during simmering to prevent pasta from sticking. Add extra broth or cream if sauce thickens too much before pasta is done. Use freshly grated Parmesan for best melting and flavor. Adjust Cajun seasoning to taste for desired spice level. Gluten-free pasta can be used to make this recipe gluten-free.

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