Creamy Cajun Chicken Bites and Fettuccine Alfredo
Indulge in a delightful blend of bold flavors with Creamy Cajun Chicken Bites and Fettuccine Alfredo. This dish features tender chicken chunks seasoned with zesty Cajun spices, paired with a rich and velvety Alfredo sauce that envelops perfectly cooked fettuccine. Ideal for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this recipe is not only easy to prepare but also guarantees satisfaction at the dinner table. In just 35 minutes, you can create a comforting meal that will leave your family and guests asking for more.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 12 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1½ cups heavy cream
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp onion powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook fettuccine in salted water until al dente, then drain while reserving ½ cup pasta water.
- Toss chicken with Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Sear in a skillet with olive oil until browned and cooked through.
- In another skillet, melt butter and combine with cream cheese. Gradually whisk in heavy cream until smooth. Add Parmesan, mozzarella, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to create the Alfredo sauce.
- Mix the cooked fettuccine into the sauce, adding reserved pasta water if needed. Top with Cajun chicken bites before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 295g)
- Calories: 1080
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 930mg
- Fat: 71g
- Saturated Fat: 39g
- Unsaturated Fat: 27g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 66g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 215mg