Cajun Chicken Alfredo Recipe
Cajun Chicken Alfredo is a creamy and delicious pasta recipe that is loaded with tender chicken, Cavatappi pasta and Cajun seasonings in a creamy Alfredo sauce.
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 917kcal
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken tenders cut into strips, (can use boneless skinless chicken breasts)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons Slap Ya Mama
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 32 ounce heavy cream
- 12 ounce Parmesan, shredded
- 1 butter
- 2 tablespoon all purpose flour
- 1 cup pasta water
- 16 ounce Cavatappi pasta, (can use fettuccine or penne pasta)
Instructions
- Boil noodles according to package directions until al dente. Set aside.
- In a large skillet or frying pan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add in chicken tenders, garlic, and sprinkle with seasonings.
- Cook until chicken is no longer pink and completely cooked through, about 4-5 minutes on each side.
- Remove from the pan and cut tenders into strips. Set aside.
- In the same pan, melt butter and sprinkle it with flour. Stir and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Pour in heavy cream and whisk until well combined.
- Add in parmesan cheese and stir until melted. Pour in pasta water and mix well.
- Pour pasta into sauce and mix well.
- Add chicken to pasta and serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 917kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 50g | Fat: 57g | Saturated Fat: 35g | Cholesterol: 234mg | Sodium: 863mg | Potassium: 721mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 2365IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 603mg | Iron: 2mg