Yield: 4
Spicy Cajun Chicken Alfredo
This spicy Cajun Chicken Alfredo combines bold flavors and creamy pasta for a deliciously indulgent dish. Loaded with tender chicken, colorful bell peppers, and a luscious sauce, it's just perfect for those craving a bit of spice and comfort in one meal.
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Total Time
30 minutes
Ingredients
For the Cajun seasoning
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the pasta sauce
- 10.5 oz (300 g) penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 lb (450 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
- 1 small onion, finely diced (about 1/2 cup or 120 g)
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced (about 1 cup or 240 g)
- 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced (about 1 cup or 240 g)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy (double) cream
- 1/2 cup (60 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Cajun seasoning by combining all ingredients in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Bring a large pot of water to boil, salt it generously and cook the penne according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the cubed chicken breasts with 1 1/2 tsp of the prepared Cajun seasoning.
- Cook the chicken in the skillet until browned and cooked through, then remove it and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the diced onion and sliced bell peppers. Cook for about 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in the remaining Cajun seasoning.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Cook for about 5 minutes until the cream thickens slightly.
- Add the cooked chicken and penne pasta to the skillet with the Alfredo sauce. Stir to combine, ensuring that everything is well coated with the sauce. Next, stir in the grated parmesan cheese.
- To serve, divide the pasta into bowls and garnish with chopped fresh parsley and additional grated Parmesan cheese if you like.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 505Total Fat: 21gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 122mgSodium: 625mgCarbohydrates: 33gFiber: 3gSugar: 4gProtein: 44g
Nutritional information is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator.