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 is a easy pasta dish with chicken, broccoli,and parmesan cheese served over your favorite type of pasta.
- 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
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.
*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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Maria says
November 23, 2018 at 8:35 pmI 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
November 23, 2018 at 8:44 pmYou are so sweet, thank you for following and sharing! XOX
Becky B says
November 24, 2018 at 10:01 pmThis recipe is so good! It’s on repeat at my house because my kids love it!
Bresha says
December 8, 2018 at 4:12 pmI 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
December 13, 2018 at 8:19 pmThat should be fine 🙂
Stefani Hunt says
January 4, 2019 at 3:27 pmMy family loved this dish. I will definitely be making it again!
Janelle Hayibor says
January 24, 2019 at 11:51 amThis is FAVORITE here. SO tasty! I usually double it because I also survive on leftovers. so YUM! 🙂
Courtney says
May 8, 2019 at 3:33 pmAmazing 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.