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
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Add pasta to a large pot of boiling water.
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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.
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In a large pot or skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for about 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
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Add the chicken pieces and season with cajun seasoning. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
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Add the cream cheese, stirring well until melted and smooth, 2-3 minutes.
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Gradually add milk and stir until it's fully incorporated into the sauce.
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Stir in the Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. Stir until the cheese is melted and the sauce is the desired consistency.
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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.