Cajun Chicken Alfredo Pasta

Cajun Chicken Alfredo Pasta is a easy pasta dish with chicken, broccoli,and  parmesan cheese served over your favorite type of pasta.

I was thinking it’s about time for another awesome 30-minute-meal post here on the blog! Sooooo…..I give you this super easy, super yummy Cajun Chicken Alfredo Pasta! Remember awhile back when I shared this Creamy Chicken and Asparagus Pasta recipe (which also happens to be a 30-minute-meal!)?

Well, it was so well received that I just knew I had to make a spin off of it. And the great thing about these pasta dishes (besides how EASY they are) is that you can throw in any type of vegetables. I just use what I have on hand! This cajun dish would be particularly tasty with some bell peppers and onion. I love broccoli though, and that’s what I had on hand, and it was completely delicious!

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Cajun Chicken Alfredo Pasta

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Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

15 mins

Total Time

20 mins

 

Cajun Chicken Alfredo Pasta is a easy pasta dish with chicken, broccoli,and  parmesan cheese served over your favorite type of pasta.

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: chicken alfredo pasta, chicken alfredo recipe easy, chicken alfredo sauce

Unit: clove, cup, head, ounce, pound, Tablespoon, teaspoon

Servings: 4

Calories: 661 kcal

Author: Lauren Allen

Ingredients

• 8 ounces farfalle pasta (or your favorite type)
• 1 head fresh broccoli , cut into pieces* (see note below)
• 2 Tablespoons butter
• 3 cloves garlic , minced
• 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 2 breasts), cut into bite-size pieces
• 2 - 3 teaspoons Cajun seasonings , to taste (I use Joe's Stuff or Weber N’Orleans Cajun)
• 4 ounces cream cheese , softened and cut into small pieces
• 1 cup milk
• 3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt , more to taste, if needed

Instructions

1. Add pasta to a large pot of boiling water. 

2. Cook until noodles are tender, but add the broccoli to the pot of boiling pasta water about 1 minute before the noodles are done. Drain and set aside.

3. In a large pot or skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for about 2 minutes, stirring constantly. 

4. Add the chicken pieces and season with cajun seasoning. Cook for 2-3 minutes. 

5. Add the cream cheese, stirring well until melted and smooth, 2-3 minutes. 

6. Gradually add milk and stir until it's fully incorporated into the sauce. 

7. Stir in the Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. Stir until the cheese is melted and the sauce is the desired consistency. 

8. Add broccoli and hot cooked pasta and stir to combine.

Recipe Notes

*I usually just throw in whatever vegetables I have on hand. A more authentic cajun dish would include red and yellow bell peppers.

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