Cajun Chicken Alfredo Pasta – 30-Minute Recipe
A creamy Cajun chicken alfredo that blends smoky Cajun spice with a rich, velvety Parmesan cream sauce. Served over a mix of penne and fettuccine, it makes a satisfying dinner for two.
Recipe by lifewithmarq· Structured by ReelsMeals
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Ingredients
- 8 oz penne
- 8 oz fettuccine
- 2 chicken thighs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
- 2 clove garlic
- 1 tbsp butter
- to taste Cajun seasoning
- to taste parsley
Instructions
- 1Season the chicken thighs on both sides with Cajun seasoning and a pinch of salt.
- 2Heat a large skillet over medium‑high heat, add a little oil if needed, and sear the chicken thighs until golden brown, about 6–7 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate, let rest briefly, then slice into strips.
- 3In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat and add the minced garlic. Cook, stirring constantly, for about 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
- 4Pour in the heavy cream and stir to combine with the garlic butter. Bring to a gentle simmer, then add the grated Parmesan cheese. Continue stirring until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon, about 3–4 minutes.
- 5While the sauce is thickening, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the penne and fettuccine together according to package directions until al dente, then drain, reserving a splash of pasta water.
- 6Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the Alfredo sauce, tossing to coat evenly. If the sauce is too thick, thin it with a little reserved pasta water.
- 7Stir the sliced Cajun chicken into the pasta, mixing gently to distribute the meat throughout.
- 8Transfer the pasta to serving plates, garnish with chopped parsley (if using), and serve immediately.
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Rest chicken before slicing
After searing, let the chicken thighs rest briefly before cutting into strips.
Reserve pasta water
Save a splash of the pasta cooking water to thin the Alfredo sauce if needed.
Briefly cook garlic
Sauté the minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant, avoiding browning.
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- How long does it take to make Cajun Chicken Alfredo Pasta?
- About 30 minutes in total: 10 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this Cajun Chicken Alfredo Pasta recipe make?
- This recipe makes 2 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Cajun Chicken Alfredo Pasta recipe come from?
- It was shared by lifewithmarq on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.