Cajun Chicken Alfredo

Cajun Chicken Alfredo
It doesn’t get much easier than this when you’ve got to get dinner on the table in a hurry and you’re craving pasta.  The hardest part is cutting the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces which takes all of 5 minutes.  Easy peasy!

I love quick dinners, especially in the summertime.  I want to be outside as much as possible in the evenings.  I’ve had some major life changes recently, moved into a new home and am so much enjoying working in my yard.  So this easy dinner is a win-win situation when it comes to busy weeknights.  The leftovers are even better the next day!

Cajun Chicken Alfredo
Prep Time 15 minutes   
Cook Time 20 minutes   
Total Time 35 minutes   

Ingredients

• 0.75 pound fettuccine
• Shredded parmesan cheese for garnish
• Finely chopped parsley for garnish
• Freshly diced tomatoes for topping

Cajun Chicken

• 2 large chicken breasts (or 4 small chicken breasts)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 1/2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
• Salt and pepper to taste

Alfredo sauce:

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups grated parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
• A pinch cajun seasoning
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Pound the chicken to 1/2 inch thick. Season lightly with salt and pepper (Cajun seasoning has salt too) on both sides. In a Ziploc bag, add the olive oil, Cajun seasoning, and the seasoned chicken. Seal bag and shake to distribute the seasonings evenly. Let it sit for 15 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, cook the fettuccine in salted water according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
3. Heat some olive oil on a large skillet to medium heat. Cook the chicken, about 6-8 minutes each side, until cooked through or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F. Transfer to a plate and let it rest. Loosely cover with aluminum foil to keep warm.
4. Make the Alfredo sauce: wipe the skillet clean. On medium heat, melt butter and add garlic. Cook until fragrant, stirring, about 1-2 minutes. Add heavy cream and bring to a light simmer. Add the freshly grated parmesan cheese and the pinch of seasoning. Stir until melted, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Note: use freshly grated cheese as pre-bagged shredded cheese contains corn starch, which makes it hard to melt and does not lead to great results.
5. Add the cooked fettuccine to the sauce and toss to coat, until the pasta is warm.
6. Slice the chicken.
7. Serve the pasta with the sliced chicken on top. Garnish with diced tomatoes, chopped parsley, and more shredded parmesan cheese if desired.

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