Cajun Chicken Alfredo Pasta Recipe

Name: Cajun Chicken Alfredo Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1/4 cup butter, divided; 2 cups half-and-half or 2 cups heavy cream; 4 -8 ounces cream cheese; 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese; 8 ounces fettuccine or 8 ounces other type pasta; Cajun Seasoning; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, less if desired; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; salt, to taste

Servings: persons

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/4 cup butter, divided
2 cups half-and-half or 2 cups heavy cream
4 -8 ounces cream cheese
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
8 ounces fettuccine or 8 ounces other type pasta
Cajun Seasoning
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, less if desired
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
salt, to taste

1
Prepare noodles according to package directions and set aside.
2
Trim chicken breasts of fat and cut into bite sized pieces. (If doing restaurant style you may prefer to leave the breasts whole or cut into strips, up to you).
3
Saute chicken in butter. If you are doing restaurant style us only 1-2 tbsp of butter, reserving the rest.
4
Add cajun seasoning to chicken while it sautes, adding the ingredients to taste, you can always add more later.
5
For family style, once chicken is cooked, stir in half and half or cream and cheeses. Bring to a low boil and stir until melted and creamy. Toss with pasta and serve!
6
For restaurant style, melt remaining butter in a medium sauce pan, add half and half or cream. Melt in cheeses, stir to combine. Toss with pasta and place chicken on top.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, 1/4 cup butter, divided, 2 cups half-and-half or 2 cups heavy cream, 4 -8 ounces cream cheese, and more.

Yes, Cajun Chicken Alfredo Pasta falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Cajun Chicken Alfredo Pasta

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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