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Cajun Garlic Alfredo

Cajun Garlic Alfredo

Creamy Cajun Garlic Alfredo recipe with bowtie pasta & tender chicken. Easy 35-minute, one-pan dinner your family will love. Perfect weeknight comfort food!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb bowtie pasta (farfalle)
  • 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts about 1 lb total
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning plus more to taste
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cup heavy cream
  • 8 oz Velveeta cheese cubed
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • q.s. Kosher salt to taste
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped for garnish

Equipment

  • Large pot for boiling pasta
  • Large skillet or sauté pan preferably 12-inch
  • Cutting board and sharp knife
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Colander for draining pasta

Method
 

  1. Cook the bowtie pasta in salted boiling water according to package directions for 'al dente'.
  2. Slice chicken breasts horizontally to create thinner cutlets and pat dry with paper towels.
  3. Season both sides of the chicken cutlets with Cajun seasoning.
  4. Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
  5. Remove chicken from the pan and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing into strips.
  6. Lower the heat and add minced garlic to the pan, stirring until fragrant (about 1 minute).
  7. Pour in the heavy cream, scraping up browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
  8. Add Velveeta, Parmesan, and mozzarella, stirring until melted and smooth.
  9. Season sauce with smoked paprika, black pepper, and kosher salt as needed.
  10. Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and toss until well coated, adding reserved pasta water if necessary to adjust consistency.
  11. Plate the pasta and top with sliced chicken; garnish with chopped parsley.

Nutrition

Calories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 76gProtein: 31gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 650mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 35mgIron: 8mg

Notes

This recipe is loved for its ease and irresistible flavor. A dinner your family will love!
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