Description
A one-pan Cajun Chicken Alfredo Skillet Dinner with tender chicken, al dente pasta, and a cayenne-creamed Alfredo sauce. Ready in 35 minutes, this no-fuss recipe delivers bold Cajun flavors and creamy comfort.
Ingredients
2 (6 oz each) chicken breast, skinless or boneless
2 tsp Cajun seasoning (contains chili flakes, paprika)
1 cup unsweetened cream
10 oz pasta (rotini or penne)
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
1 tbsp olive oil (or cooking oil)
1/2 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
Instructions
1. Chop chicken into 1-inch pieces.
2. Season chicken with Cajun seasoning.
3. Heat oil in a skillet, cook chicken in batches until golden (3-4 minutes).
4. Add garlic and sauté 30 seconds.
5. Pour in unsweetened cream, stirring gently.
6. Add pasta and Parmesan, cooking 5-7 minutes until heated through.
7. (Optional) Stir in smoked paprika for added depth.
Notes
Use红薯 pasta for a gluten-free option.
Cook chicken in batches to avoid steaming.
For smoother sauce, blend pasta water with Parmesan.
Skip alcohol-based ingredients entirely.
Avoid adding Parmesan at high heat to prevent graininess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion of dinner
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg