Cajun Chicken Alfredo Recipe (2024)

Cajun Chicken Alfredo

This spicy alfredo recipe combines tender chicken, pasta, zesty spices, and parmesan cheese. I start with chicken tenders cooked with seasonings. Then, I make an alfredo sauce with heavy cream, butter, and parmesan cheese to create a rich, creamy coating. It’s all mixed with pasta for a hearty, delicious dinner that’s easy to make and satisfying for even the heftiest eaters. Serve this for dinner or bring it to potlucks. It’s always a winner!

Why You’ll Love This Cajun Chicken Alfredo Pasta

• It’s creamy, cheesy, and so flavorful.
• It’s always a favorite pasta recipe that gets requested time and time again.
• And, it’s easy to make, delicious, and only takes simple ingredients.

Tips

• Never cook your pasta past al dente. You want the pasta to be soft but still firm and never mushy.
• It’s important to use the reserved pasta water to make your alfredo sauce. The pasta water has starch in it, so you’ll be able to create a sauce that is neither too thick nor too thin.

Variations

• Omit the Cajun seasoning and red pepper flakes for a traditional alfredo dish.
• You can make this recipe with shrimp, as well.
• If you don’t have heavy cream, you can use half-and-half.

What to Serve with Cajun Chicken Alfredo Pasta

This delicious dish may be a little spicy, but it’s still delicious with the classic dishes that are always so delicious with alfredo.

• Garlic bread
• Side salad
• Stuffed mushrooms
• Sautéed green beans
• Creamed spinach
• Asparagus
• Scalloped potatoes
• Roasted potatoes
• Rice pilaf
• Your favorite veggies

Recipe FAQ

What spices are good in alfredo sauce?

• Salt
• Pepper
• Italian seasoning
• Dried basil
• Oregano
• Onion powder
• Seasoned salt
• Cajun seasoning
• Red pepper flakes
• Cayenne pepper

What do you do if your alfredo sauce doesn’t thicken?

If your sauce didn’t thicken enough, make a slurry of cornstarch and cold water or another cold liquid. Stir a little of it into the simmering sauce, letting it thicken before adding more if needed.

How do you keep alfredo sauce creamy?

To keep your sauce creamy and avoid breaking, cook your sauce over low heat, use milk or cream, and stir often. This keeps everything hom*ogenous.

Can you freeze this Cajun chicken alfredo recipe?

Absolutely. Place the leftovers in an airtight, freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 3 months.

How to Store and Reheat Cajun Chicken Alfredo Pasta

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze it for up to 3 months in an airtight, freezer-safe container.

To reheat the pasta, place it in a pan or saucepan and sautee for a few minutes until heated through.

Cajun Chicken Alfredo Ingredients

It only takes a few simple ingredients to make this pasta, and you can find them all easily at your local grocery store.

• Chicken tenders or boneless skinless chicken breasts
• Butter
• Cloves garlic, minced
• Slap Ya Mama
• Garlic powder
• Black pepper
• Red pepper flakes
• Heavy cream
• Parmesan
• All purpose flour
• Pasta water
• Pasta

How to Make Cajun Chicken Alfredo

Making this recipe is very straightforward. Even beginners can make it. You’ll be in and out of the kitchen in no time.

Step 1: Make the Noodle

In a large pot, bring water to a boil over medium-high heat. Boil the noodles according to the package directions for al dente. Drain, reserving 1 cup of the pasta water and set the noodles aside.

Step 2: Cook the Chicken

Add butter to a large frying pan over medium heat. Then, add the chicken tenders, garlic, and seasonings and cook until the chicken is no longer pink and it’s completely cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and cut into strips.

Step 3: Make the Sauce

Add more butter to the same pan and sprinkle it with the flour. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Then, pour in the heavy cream and whisk until well combined. Add the parmesan cheese and stir until melted, then pour in the reserved pasta water and mix well.

Step 4: Finish the Dish

Add the pasta and chicken to the alfredo sauce and mix well. Serve immediately.

Try This Delicious Cajun Chicken Alfredo Recipe Today

This delicious Cajun chicken alfredo is loaded with flavor, not work. It comes together quickly and easily, and it’s a zippy take on the classic dish we all know and love. Serve this for lunch or dinner with your favorite vegetables or bring it to your next potluck. Be ready to make more, though, because everyone will be asking for it again and again.

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Cajun Chicken Alfredo Recipe

Cajun Chicken Alfredo is a creamy and delicious pasta recipe that is loaded with tender chicken, Cavatappi pasta and Cajun seasonings in a creamy Alfredo sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 917kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 50gFat: 57gSaturated Fat: 35gCholesterol: 234mgSodium: 863mgPotassium: 721mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2365IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 603mgIron: 2mg