Cajun Chicken Alfredo
featured in Penne 4 Ways
This spicy and flavorful pasta dish features juicy Cajun-spiced chicken in a creamy alfredo sauce, perfect for a satisfying dinner.
98% would make again
Total Time
35 minutes
35 min
Prep Time
15 minutes
15 min
Cook Time
20 minutes
20 min
Total Time
35 minutes
35 min
Prep Time
15 minutes
15 min
Cook Time
20 minutes
20 min
Ingredients
for 4 servings
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 cup cooked sausage (140 g), sliced
- 2 chicken breasts, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
- 2 cups heavy cream (480 mL)
- 4 cups penne pasta (400 g), cooked
- 1 cup parmesan cheese (110 g)
- ¼ cup fresh parsley (10 g)
Nutrition Info
- Calories 870
- Fat 64g
- Carbs 41g
- Fiber 2g
- Sugar 4g
- Protein 43g
Estimated values based on one serving size.
Preparation
- Heat oil in a large pot over high heat. Cook the garlic, sausage, and chicken until garlic starts to brown and the chicken is no longer pink.
- Sprinkle over the Cajun seasoning and stir to evenly coat the sausage and chicken.
- Add the cream, and bring to a boil.
- Add the pasta, stirring until evenly mixed.
- To finish, add parmesan and parsley, stirring until cheese melts and pasta is coated with a thick sauce.
- Serve.
- Enjoy!
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