Light(Er) Cajun Chicken Alfredo Recipe

Name: Light(Er) Cajun Chicken Alfredo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts (1lb); 1 (350 g) package fresh linguine; 1/4 cup blackening seasoning (or Cajun seasoning); 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 cup green onion; 2 1/2 cups light cream; 1/2 cup sun-dried tomato, chopped coarsely (not packed in oil); 2 tablespoons garlic, minced (or 2 tsp garlic powder); 1/4 cup chicken broth; 1/3 cup parmesan cheese, shredded

Servings: persons

1
Place chicken and blackening spice or Cajun spice in a bag and toss to coat.
2
In a non-stick pan over medium high heat, cook chicken until blackened on the outside (blackening spice will turn black, Cajun will not, if you are using cajun spice just cook chicken as you normally would) There will be fumes from the blackening spice, you may want to turn on a fan. The chicken is also wonderful done on the BBQ and the fumes are better if outside.
3
Remove chicken and slice into bite sized pieces (if it is still a bit pink in the middle do not worry, it will cook more in the next step) and add back into the pan.
4
Reduce heat add garlic and sun-dried tomatoes and saute until garlic starts to brown. De-glaze the pan with the wine.
5
Add cream, bring to just about a boil and simmer until sauce begins to thicken, coaxing it along by adding the Parmesan.
6
Stir in linguine and green onions or chives.

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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

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts (1lb), 1 (350 g) package fresh linguine, 1/4 cup blackening seasoning (or Cajun seasoning), 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, Light(Er) Cajun Chicken Alfredo falls under the Meat & Poultry 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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Light(Er) Cajun Chicken Alfredo

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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