One Pot Cajun Chicken Alfredo Pasta: Easy Comfort Food Delight
This One Pot Cajun Chicken Alfredo Pasta is the ultimate comfort food that combines creamy Alfredo sauce with zesty Cajun flavors, all cooked in one pot.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: One pot
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Gluten-free
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1/2 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced chicken and cook until browned.
- Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic; sauté until softened.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, then stir in Cajun seasoning.
- Add the fettuccine pasta and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and let simmer for about 10-12 minutes, or until pasta is cooked.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional cheese if desired.
Notes
- For extra spice, add more Cajun seasoning according to your taste.
- Substitute chicken with shrimp for a different flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: One Pot Cajun Chicken Alfredo Pasta, Cajun Pasta, Easy Dinner Recipe