Cajun Chicken Alfredo Recipe | Spicy Chicken Alfredo

Cajun Chicken Alfredo is a flavorful twist on a classic pasta dish. Packed with flavor from layers of cheese, spices, and perfectly seared protein, this comfort cook will quickly find a way on to your monthly meal rotation.

What Makes This Chicken Alfredo Extra Special?

• It’s quick. Who doesn’t love a meal that’s ready in under 30 minutes? This makes weeknight dinner time a breeze.
• You’ll love the flavor. Who needs another boring pasta dish? The combination of Cajun spice blend and Italian seasoning are the perfect paring for a meal the whole family will love.
• It’s incredibly easy. All you need to do is sear the chicken, boil some pasta, and throw a few ingredients in a pan to make a tasty homemade sauce. layer it all on a plate and dig in!

How Can You Spice Up Chicken Alfredo?

Many premade Alfredo sauces can be rather bland, and far from anyone’s first choice for dinner. With this tasty homemade Cajun Chicken Alfredo, you’ll create your own perfectly seasoned sauce. No need to jazz it up anymore, it tastes perfect just the way it is!

Ingredients To Grab

• Pasta- Use your preferred type of pasta. I chose cavatappi because my kids love the fun shape, but feel free to use whichever pasta you have in your pantry.
• Chicken Breasts- Perfectly seasoned, juicy, and tender, this is the main source of protein for the delicious pasta dish.
• Minced Garlic- Adds a fragrant earthiness to the homemade Alfredo sauce.
• Olive Oil- Used to sear the chicken and prevents it from sticking to the pan.
• Butter- The base of the homemade sauce.
• Heavy Cream- Creates the creamy texture of the sauce.
• Chicken Broth- This is the main sauce component and adds a delicious savory element to the dish.
• Mozzarella Cheese- Melts like a dream and helps thicken the Cajun Alfredo sauce.
• Parmesan Cheese- Adds an earthy, nutty flavor and is essential to the traditional flavor of Alfredo.
• Salt and Pepper- Accentuates the flavors of the other ingredients.
• Cajun Seasoning- The star of the show. It is used to season the chicken breasts before it is seared and sprinkled into the sauce for a flavorful, slightly spicy bite.
• Italian Seasoning- Provides some freshness and herbaceous flavor to the dish.

How To Make Cajun Chicken Alfredo

Cook The Pasta. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add the pasta. Cook it according to the package instructions.

Season and Sear the Chicken. While the pasta is cooking, pound out the chicken breasts to approximately 1/2” thick. Season them generously with salt, pepper, Cajun spice blend, and Italian seasoning. Add a tablespoon of olive oil to a skillet and cook the chicken for 7-9 minutes, flipping halfway through. Once it reaches an internal temperature of 165F, remove it from the heat and allow it to reset.

Create the Sauce. Add the butter to the same skillet that you cooked the chicken. It will have small bits of cooked chicken renderings and spices. This helps create more flavor in the sauce. Once the butter is melted, add in the minced garlic. When the garlic is golden brown and toasted, add in the chicken broth and heavy creamy. Slowly stir in the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese a little bit at a time to prevent clumping. Season with additional Italian seasoning and Cajun spice.

Coat the Pasta. When the pasta is done cooking, drain the pasta water. Add the drained pasta to the homemade Cajun Alfredo Sauce.

Plate, Serve, and Enjoy! Slice the rested Cajun chicken into bite sized pieces. Place it on top of a portion of the sauce covered pasta, garnish with additional Parmesan cheese and parsley, and serve.

Tips, Tricks, and Variations

Looking for ways to make this Cajun Chicken Alfredo recipe even more simple and delicious? Check out some of these tricks and variations before you get started:

• Add a dash of hot sauce. Need a little more spice to your life? Add a dash or two of hot sauce when you are assembling your sauce. Start with a little and add in more to taste.
• Try it with tomatoes. To add another layer of flavor, add in a drained can of diced tomatoes to the sauce while it is simmering.
• Use prepared ingredients. If you’re running super short on time, consider using rotisserie chicken or jarred Alfredo sauce. Add in a heavy sprinkle of Cajun spice blend when you’re combining the ingredients to jazz it up and add in that coveted Cajun flavor.

What To Eat With Cajun Chicken Alfredo

If you’re not sure what you should prepare as the perfect side for this rich and creamy Cajun Chicken Alfredo recipe, check out some of our favorite pairings:

• Garlic Bread- Use garlic bread to soak up any extra sauce you have lingering on your plate.
• Broccoli- Add some color and a little extra nutrition to dinner time with some tender, steamed veggies.
• Salad- Cut some of the richness of the main dish with a simple side salad.

Storage and Reheating

If you have a look around at my other recipes, you’ll see that I have a TON of other pasta dishes. This is because they reheat so well! If you want to make this ahead of time or double it up so that you have a quick packed lunch for later in the week, you won’t be disappointed.

To save your Cajun Chicken Alfredo leftovers for later, they will stay good to eat for 3-4 days. For the best results, add a splash of milk or water to the pasta before microwaving to keep the pasta from drying out.

If you want to freeze it, portion it out and place it in a freezer-safe container. It will stay safe to eat for 2-3 months. Place it in the refrigerator overnight to allow it to thaw before reheating it.

More Perfect Pasta Recipes

• Million Dollar Spaghetti
• Chicken Alfredo Roll Ups
• Pizza Pasta
• Lemon Chicken with Orzo
• Taco Macaroni and Cheese

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