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Cajun Chicken Alfredo

This Cajun Chicken Alfredo has it all wrapped up! It creamy, it's got a hint of spice, and it's just downright delicious. A great mid week family dinner that will keep you going back for more!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian, North American
Keyword: chicken, Pasta
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 570kcal
Author: Julia Pinney

Ingredients

  • 2 Chicken breast flattened to about 1 inch thickness
  • 4 strips bacon
  • 8 oz tagliatelle pasta
  • 1 Cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 Cup cream
  • 2 Tablespoons plus 1 Teaspoon Cajun seasoning
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves Garlic crushed
  • 1 Teaspoon salt
  • 1 Teaspoon pepper
  • Fresh chopped basil
  • 2 Tablespoons butter
  • 2-3 Ladles of reserved pasta water
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Instructions

  • Coat the chicken both sides with two tablespoons of the Cajun seasoning.
  • In a large skillet set over medium heat, add the olive oil and garlic. Stir for about 10 seconds. Add the chicken and cook over a medium heat for around 6 minutes. Flip the chicken over and continue cooking for a further 6 - 7 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. Remove from pan, transfer to a cutting board and cut the chicken into thick strips. Cover to keep warm.
  • In the reserved skillet over medium heat, add the bacon and cook for a few minutes each side. Remove from pan, drain on paper towels and roughly chop.
  • Cook pasta in boiling water for 8 minutes. Drain, reserving about 2-3 ladles of the pasta water.
  • In the reserved skillet set over medium heat, add the cooking cream until it bubbles, add pasta water, salt, pepper, remaining Cajun seasoning and fresh basil. Stir and let simmer for about a minute. Add the bacon and cheese. Stir well. Add the pasta and butter and stir. Top with chicken.
  • Top with extra parmesan and basil to serve if desired. Serve immediately.

*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.

Nutrition Facts
Cajun Chicken Alfredo
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 570 Calories from Fat 405
% Daily Value*
Fat 45g69%
Saturated Fat 23g144%
Cholesterol 187mg62%
Sodium 1485mg65%
Potassium 673mg19%
Carbohydrates 6g2%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 35g70%
Vitamin A 1524IU30%
Vitamin C 6mg7%
Calcium 350mg35%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.