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
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
- Add pasta to a large pot of boiling water.
- 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.
- In a large pot or skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for about 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Add the chicken pieces and season with cajun seasoning. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the cream cheese, stirring well until melted and smooth, 2-3 minutes.
- Gradually add milk and stir until it's fully incorporated into the sauce.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. Stir until the cheese is melted and the sauce is the desired consistency.
- Add broccoli and hot cooked pasta and stir to combine.
Notes
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Maria says
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve made this !! It’s my daughters all time favorite . I can’t trll you how many people I’ve told yo follow you on here and FB . I make so many of your recipes because they are user friendly . Merry Christmas ?
Lauren Allen says
You are so sweet, thank you for following and sharing! XOX
Becky B says
This recipe is so good! It’s on repeat at my house because my kids love it!
Bresha says
I am super excited to make this tonight. One question: I only have lactose free 2% milk on hand. Would that still work?
Lauren Allen says
That should be fine 🙂
Stefani Hunt says
My family loved this dish. I will definitely be making it again!
Janelle Hayibor says
This is FAVORITE here. SO tasty! I usually double it because I also survive on leftovers. so YUM! 🙂
Courtney says
Amazing dish! I used penne noodles and Neufchatel cheese instead of regular cream cheese, and I added in a chopped red bell pepper! The sauce seemed very thin at first but thickened beautifully.
It is for sure on our list to make again! I am not sure if it was the addition of the bell pepper but this dish was INCREDIBLY filling and I think it was more like six adult servings as opposed to four.