Cajun Chicken Alfredo

Cajun Chicken Alfredo

from burntpelletbbq.com
30 min

Cajun Chicken Alfredo is a super easy 30 minute meal that's packed with flavor and it's perfect to make for any busy weeknight!

Ingredients

  • 3 medium chicken breast
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp corn starch
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 3 cloves minced garlic
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • Fresh Parsley for garnish
  • Fettuccine Noodle
  • 2 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 2 tbsp garlic powder
  • 2 tbsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tbsp garlic herb blend

Directions

  1. 1

    Combine all of the seasonings then season all sides of the chicken breasts. 

  2. 2

    Cook chicken in skillet and flip every 3 minutes until it reaches an internal temperature of 165F. Remove from the pan once it hits temp and set it aside.

  3. 3

    Add in 2 tbsp of butter and 3 cloves of minced garlic to the skillet and let the garlic cook for 1 minute.

  4. 4

    Cook the fettuccine noodles in a pot for 6-8 minutes until al dente. 

  5. 5

    Add in 1 cup chicken broth or pasta water, 1 cup heavy whipping cream and 1 tbsp corn starch, 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese.

  6. 6

    Add the cooked fettuccine noodles to the pan and thickened sauce and thoroughly mix.

  7. 7

    Serve on a plate and top with sliced chicken and fresh parsley.