A quick and easy one-pot pasta dish featuring tender chicken and alfredo sauce with a spicy Cajun kick. Perfect for a weeknight meal.
Author:Amaya Sato
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:25 minutes
Total Time:35 minutes
Yield:4-6 servings
Category:Main Course
Method:One-Pot
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
4 cups chicken broth
12 ounces fettuccine
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Toss chicken pieces with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned on all sides. Remove chicken from pot and set aside.
Add onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
Stir in diced tomatoes (with their juice), chicken broth, and fettuccine. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 10-12 minutes, or until pasta is al dente, stirring occasionally.
Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and cooked chicken. Cook, stirring, until sauce is heated through and slightly thickened, about 3-5 minutes.
Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Adjust the amount of Cajun seasoning to your spice preference.
For a richer sauce, you can add a tablespoon of butter along with the heavy cream.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave.