Cajun Chicken Broccoli Alfredo (Print-Friendly Version)
Creamy Alfredo with Cajun chicken, broccoli, and pasta for a savory meal everyone will love.
# Ingredients You’ll Need:
→ Main Ingredients
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2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced thin
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2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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8 ounces fettuccine pasta
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2 cups broccoli florets
→ Sauce Components
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 1/2 cups heavy cream
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1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# How to Make It:
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Season the thinly sliced chicken breasts with Cajun seasoning. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and sear until both sides are golden brown and the meat is fully cooked, approximately 5 to 7 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
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In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in heavy cream and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Add grated Parmesan cheese, stirring continuously until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is velvety. Season generously with salt and black pepper, adjusting to taste.
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook fettuccine pasta according to package instructions until al dente. During the last 2 minutes of cooking, add broccoli florets to the boiling water with the pasta. Drain both pasta and broccoli together.
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Return the drained pasta and broccoli to the skillet with Alfredo sauce. Add the reserved Cajun chicken. Gently toss all components together over low heat until everything is thoroughly coated in the sauce and heated through.
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Optionally, garnish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley or extra Parmesan. Serve immediately while hot.
# Extra Suggestions:
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For a lighter sauce, substitute half-and-half for some of the cream. Adjust the Cajun seasoning to control the heat level.