Fettucine Alfredo with Cajun Chicken

11 INGREDIENTS • 6 STEPS • 35MINS

Fettucine Alfredo with Cajun Chicken

Creamy fettuccini alfredo made with butter, garlic, heavy cream, and plenty of parmesan cheese is topped with Cajun-spiced chicken for a flavorful and easy dinner idea. It’s a tasty spin on a classic dish that is foolproof and ready in no time!
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Creamy fettuccini alfredo made with butter, garlic, heavy cream, and plenty of parmesan cheese is topped with Cajun-spiced chicken for a flavorful and easy dinner idea. It’s a tasty spin on a classic dish that is foolproof and ready in no time!
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Dude That Cookz
Hailing from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Eric Jones shares Southern and homestyle favorites influenced by his roots, focusing on approachable recipes using clean, organic ingredients without compromising flavor. Eric runs Dude That Cookz®, a popular recipe blog, with his wife, Shanna Jones.
https://dudethatcookz.com/

35MINS

Total Time

Ingredients

Servings
4
us / metric
Boneless Chicken Breast
2
Boneless Chicken Breasts, halved
about 1 lb
Cajun Seasoning
1 Tbsp
Cajun Seasoning
Garlic Powder
1/2 tsp
Garlic Powder
Ground Black Pepper
1 tsp
Ground Black Pepper, divided
Salted Butter
3 Tbsp
Salted Butter
Garlic
2 Tbsp
Minced Garlic
All-Purpose Flour
1 Tbsp
All-Purpose Flour
Heavy Cream
2 cups
Heavy Cream
Salt
1/2 tsp
Salt
Grated Parmesan Cheese
1 cup
Grated Parmesan Cheese
Fettuccine
12 oz
Fettuccine

Nutrition Per Serving

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Calories
997
Fat
58.8 g
Protein
37.6 g
Carbs
78.5 g
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Dude That Cookz
Hailing from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Eric Jones shares Southern and homestyle favorites influenced by his roots, focusing on approachable recipes using clean, organic ingredients without compromising flavor. Eric runs Dude That Cookz®, a popular recipe blog, with his wife, Shanna Jones.
https://dudethatcookz.com/

Author's Notes

While draining your fettuccine pasta, save some pasta water. This can be used to thin out your alfredo sauce when tossing it with your fettuccine pasta prior to serving.

Cooking Instructions

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step 1
Cut the Chicken (2) in half lengthwise creating two pieces per chicken breast. Season each chicken piece with the Cajun Seasoning (1 Tbsp), Garlic Powder (1/2 tsp), and Ground Black Pepper (1/2 tsp).
step 2
Heat a large skillet to medium heat. Cook chicken breast for 4 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the heat and set it to the side.
step 3
In a large skillet on low heat, add the Salted Butter (3 Tbsp), Garlic (2 Tbsp), and All-Purpose Flour (1 Tbsp), stirring until it begins to thicken.
step 4
Add Heavy Cream (2 cups), Salt (1/2 tsp), Ground Black Pepper (1/2 tsp), and Grated Parmesan Cheese (1 cup), whisking well until smooth, and the cheese is melted for 6 to 8 minutes. Lower heat to a simmer.
step 5
In a large pot, heat water over high heat until it begins to boil. Once it is boiling, add Fettuccine (12 oz) and cook according to package instructions. Drain pasta and toss with alfredo sauce.
step 6
To serve, cut chicken breast into slices and place on top of the fettuccine alfredo.
step 6 To serve, cut chicken breast into slices and place on top of the fettuccine alfredo.

Tags

Comfort Food
Chicken
Date Night
Shellfish-Free
Dinner
Quick & Easy
Pasta
Italian
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