Description

This Creamy Cajun Chicken Alfredo Pasta combines tender linguine with juicy, seasoned chicken breasts in a rich, flavorful creamy cajun garlic sauce. It’s a perfect quick and easy weeknight dinner that delivers bold Cajun spices balanced by creamy Alfredo flavors.

Ingredients

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Pasta

8 oz linguine pasta
1 Tbsp salt (for pasta water)

Chicken

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tsp olive oil
1 1/2 to 2 Tbsp Cajun seasoning (divided, or to taste)

Sauce

2 Tbsp unsalted butter
3 garlic cloves, minced
2/3 cup diced tomatoes
1 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 Tbsp parsley, finely chopped (for garnish)

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Instructions

Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of water to a boil, adding 1 Tbsp salt. Add the linguine and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water, then drain the pasta, cover, and keep warm.
Prepare the chicken: Pound the chicken breasts evenly to uniform thickness. Season all over with 1 1/2 Tbsp Cajun seasoning. Heat 2 tsp olive oil in a large non-reactive skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, sear the chicken on both sides until golden. Then reduce heat to low and sauté until cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165˚F. Transfer the chicken to a cutting board, slice into thin strips, and cover to keep warm.
Sauté aromatics and tomatoes: In the same skillet, over medium heat, melt the butter and sauté the minced garlic for 30 to 60 seconds until fragrant. Add the diced tomatoes and sauté for an additional 2 minutes.
Make the creamy sauce: Pour in the heavy whipping cream. Add the remaining Cajun seasoning to taste and the grated parmesan cheese. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, seasoning if necessary.
Combine pasta and chicken: Add the sliced chicken and cooked pasta into the sauce. Toss well to combine and warm through. If needed, add some of the reserved warm pasta water to thin the sauce to your desired consistency.
Serve: Plate the creamy Cajun chicken Alfredo pasta and garnish with freshly grated parmesan cheese and finely chopped parsley.

Notes

This recipe is simple and quick, making it perfect for weeknight dinners.
The chicken breast stays juicy, and the creamy Cajun garlic sauce delivers bold flavors.
Adjust the amount of Cajun seasoning to your preferred spice level.
Reserve some pasta water to easily adjust sauce thickness.
Use non-reactive skillet to avoid discoloration from acidic ingredients.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 480 kcal
Sugar: 4 g
Sodium: 214 mg
Fat: 31 g
Saturated Fat: 18 g
Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
Trans Fat: 0.2 g
Carbohydrates: 34 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 18 g
Cholesterol: 109 mg