Creamy Cajun Alfredo Chicken Skillet – Indulgent One-Pan Delight
Enjoy a delicious and spicy creamy dish made in one pan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 8 ounces fettuccine
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the diced chicken and season with Cajun seasoning. Cook until browned.
- Stir in the fettuccine and heavy cream.
- Bring to a simmer, then mix in the Parmesan cheese and garlic powder.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Cook until the sauce thickens and the pasta is al dente.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra spice, add more Cajun seasoning or crushed red pepper.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 700
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Creamy, Cajun, Alfredo, Chicken, Skillet, One-Pan