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Chicken and pasta with a cream sauce in a pan.
James Strange

Creamy cajun chicken alfredo pasta recipe (easy)

5 from 21 votes
This easy recipe for creamy cajun chicken alfredo pasta has just the right amount of cajun spice and can be made on the table in less than thirty minutes. It is perfect for a simple weeknight meal or when you're trying to impress someone special.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Cajun
Calories: 855
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz Penne pasta
  • 1.3 pounds chicken breast thin sliced or diced
  • 1 Tablespoon Cajun seasoning
  • 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 4 Tablespoons Butter
  • 1/4 cup Bell pepper diced
  • 1/4 cup Onion diced
  • 2 each Green onion diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 cup Heavy cream
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a rapid boil.
  2. Cut the chicken breast into thin strips (Or cut into bite-sized pieces), Season with most of the Cajun seasoning. (reserve 1/2 teaspoon for the sauce(.
  3. Add two tablespoons of olive oil to a hot large pan. Add chicken and sear.
  4. Add pasta to rapidly boiling water. Cook according to package instructions.
  5. When the chicken is seared on both sides remove it from the pan and set it aside.
  6. To the pan add 4 tablespoons of butter, 1/4 cup bell pepper, 1/4 cup onion, 2 cloves of garlic, half of the green onion, and remaining Cajun seasoning. Cook until onions become translucent.
  7. Cut cooked chicken strips into bite-sized pieces.
  8. Add 1 cup of heavy cream to the pan and bring to a boil.
  9. Add 1 cup of parmesan cheese to the pan and the remaining green onion. Stir to combine the melting cheese.
  10. When the pasta is cooked strain it but do not rinse the pasta.
  11. Add the hot pasta to the sauce, and add the chicken to the sauce. Stir to combine.