Spicy Cajun Chicken Alfredo
Creamy Alfredo pasta with blackened chicken, bold Cajun spice, and crispy garlic bread—dinner in under 30 minutes. A TikTok-easy weeknight that actually slaps.
- Total time
- 28 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 1185
- Protein
- 52g
Ingredients
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- ¾ lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 tbsp butter
- ¾ cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 2 slices garlic bread (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- 1
Boil pasta in salted water until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- 2
Pat chicken dry, season both sides with Cajun seasoning and salt.
- 3
Heat 2 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high until it foams. Sear chicken 5-6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through, then slice.
- 4
In the same skillet, melt remaining 2 tbsp butter over medium. Add cream and bring to a gentle simmer, ~2 minutes.
- 5
Stir in parmesan until melted and smooth, then add pasta and toss to coat.
- 6
Divide pasta between plates, top with sliced chicken, and serve with warm garlic bread alongside.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet (12-inch)
- pot
- tongs
- wooden spoon
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