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Cajun Garlic Alfredo

Cajun Garlic Alfredo

Spice up your dinner with this Cajun Garlic Alfredo recipe. Creamy, cheesy, and packed with bold flavors, it’s a quick and impressive meal for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 620
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.25 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts sliced into strips
  • 12 oz twisted pasta like rotini or fusilli
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning plus extra to taste
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt & black pepper to taste
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 oz cream cheese for extra creaminess
  • Chopped parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Skillet or frying pan
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Potato masher

Method
 

  1. Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the twisted pasta until al dente. Drain and reserve about ½ cup of pasta water.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season chicken strips with Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, then sear until golden brown and cooked through, around 5-6 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  3. Melt butter in the same skillet, add minced garlic, and cook until fragrant. Stir in chicken broth and heavy cream, scraping up any browned bits.
  4. Lower the heat and mix in cream cheese, mozzarella, and Parmesan until the sauce is creamy. Add a splash of reserved pasta water if it gets too thick.
  5. Add the cooked pasta and chicken to the sauce, stirring gently to combine. Let simmer for 2 minutes, then garnish with fresh parsley and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 620kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 38gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 750mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Toast your Cajun seasoning in a dry skillet for 30 seconds to enhance flavor. Use freshly grated Parmesan for better melting and flavor. Don’t skip the reserved pasta water for a silky sauce. Store leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to three days; gently reheat with a splash of milk. For meal prep, keep the pasta and sauce separate to prevent mushiness.
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