Description
A delightful dish that combines rich flavors and creamy textures with Cajun spices and garlic butter chicken bites.
Ingredients
- Fettuccine pasta – 12 oz (340 g)
- Chicken breast – 1 lb (450 g), cut into bite-sized pieces
- Butter – 4 tablespoons (56 g)
- Garlic – 4 cloves, minced
- Cajun seasoning – 2 tablespoons
- Heavy cream – 1 cup (240 ml)
- Parmesan cheese – 1 cup (100 g), grated
- Salt and pepper – to taste
- Fresh parsley – ¼ cup, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine in a large pot of salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving about ½ cup of the pasta water.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and 1 tablespoon of Cajun seasoning. Cook chicken for 6-8 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add butter. Once melted, add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and stir to combine. Add remaining Cajun seasoning and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for 3-5 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
- Add cooked fettuccine to the skillet with the Alfredo sauce. Toss to coat, adding reserved pasta water if the sauce is too thick. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Plate the pasta and top with garlic butter chicken bites. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To reheat, warm in a skillet over low heat, adding a splash of cream to loosen the sauce.
- If freezing, use a freezer-safe container and consume within 2 months for best quality.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Cajun, Alfredo, Pasta, Chicken, Creamy, Dinner