One-Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Alfredo
One-Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Alfredo is a delightful culinary experience that brings comfort and flavor to your dinner table. This dish features tender chicken breast simmered in a rich, creamy sauce infused with zesty Cajun spices. Perfectly cooked pasta soaks up the savory goodness, creating a meal that is as satisfying to make as it is to eat. In just 30 minutes, you can serve this delicious dish that transforms everyday ingredients into pure comfort food magic. The best part? Minimal cleanup since everything is prepared in one pot!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, sliced
- 12 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (room temperature)
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced (any color)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add sliced chicken and season with salt, pepper, and 1 tbsp of Cajun seasoning. Sear for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown; remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté diced onion and bell pepper for about 3-4 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer. Add pasta and remaining Cajun seasoning; cook according to package instructions (10-12 minutes) until al dente.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Return seared chicken to the pot and combine well. Adjust seasoning if needed, then serve garnished with fresh parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 380g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 100mg