Cajun Chicken Broccoli Alfredo

If you’re looking for an easy weeknight meal that is both delicious and nutritious, look no further than this cajun chicken alfredo with broccoli.

The combination of cajun spices and creamy alfredo sauce is sure to please even the pickiest eater, while broccoli provides a healthy dose of vitamins and minerals.

The sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the chicken is perfectly cooked. Plus, the broccoli gives it some crunchy goodness. Mmmmmm…

Best of all, this dish can be prepared in just 30 minutes or less! So what are you waiting for? Give this cajun chicken alfredo a try today. You won’t regret it!

It’s easy to follow, only takes about thirty minutes to make, and is definitely a dish the whole family will love.

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What Exactly is Alfredo?

Alfredo sauce is an important component of most Italian dishes, particularly pasta dishes. The sauce is prepared using a simple mix of butter, flour, milk, and cheese, usually Parmesan cheese, and has a super creamy and cheesy flavor.

This sauce is super versatile and tastes great with most meats too. All in all, it is a total crowd-pleaser.

What kind of Pasta is the best for the Cajun Chicken Pasta Alfredo?

You could try out many different kinds of pasta for this recipe, but bowtie pasta is one of the best. It blends really well with the creamy flavors of the Alfredo sauce and is super easy to eat too.

Spiral pasta is another great option, but you can always stick to the classic fettuccine and spaghetti if you want to as well- they all taste wonderful.

Which part of the chicken should I use for this cajun chicken pasta alfredo recipe?

You can use practically any part of the chicken you have at hand. Using parts with darker meat will get the dish to have maximum flavor. You can also consider using thighs because they are the juiciest and most succulent of all other parts.

If you’re using a whole chicken, make sure you cut it down into smaller pieces so that they cook faster.

Can I make this meatless?

You can definitely try out a meatless version of this recipe too! Just swap the chicken in the recipe for another kind of protein like tofu or even some mock meat if you have it at hand.

What does al dente mean?

Al Dente is an Italian term that literally translates to “to the tooth.” It is what is used to describe pasta that is cooked just right- tender but still have a little bite to it.

Perfectly cooked pasta is al-dente, and it is quite crucial to get this step right while cooking pasta.

What to serve with Chicken Alfredo?

Looking for some sides to pair up with your Cajun chicken broccoli Alfredo? You can team it up with a simple Caesar salad or some roasted veggies. If you really want to go the extra mile, you can serve it with some garlic bread as well.

Ingredients:

• Boneless skinless chicken breasts
• Olive oil
• Cajun seasoning
• Penne pasta
• Broccoli florets
• Butter unsalted
• Minced garlic
• White cooking wine
• Heavy whipping cream
• Shredded parmesan
• Salt and pepper to taste

How to make Cajun Chicken Broccoli Alfredo:

Step 1. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and add the chicken breasts.

Step 2. Sprinkle the cajun seasoning as well as salt and pepper taste over the chicken.

Step 3. Saute until completely cooked through. Set aside.

Step 4. Cook the penne pasta in boiling water to your liking, and strain completely.

Step 5. Steam the broccoli until done to your liking.

Step 6. Add the cooked pasta, broccoli, and chicken to a large pot or bowl.

Step 7. In a saucepan over medium heat, add the butter and minced garlic. Saute for 30 seconds.

Step 8. Pour the white cooking wine into the saucepan and cook until the liquid is reduced by half.

Step 9. Whisk the heavy whipping cream into the saucepan and continue to cook until thickened.

Step 10. Add salt and pepper to taste as well as the parmesan cheese to the thickened sauce. Whisk until the cheese is completely melted.

Step 11. Pour the sauce over the chicken, broccoli, and pasta mixture.

Step 12. Toss to combine well.

Step 13. Serve immediately.

Cajun Chicken Broccoli Alfredo

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 50 minutes

Servings: 8

If you're looking for an easy weeknight meal that is both delicious and nutritious, look no further than this cajun chicken alfredo with broccoli. The combination of cajun spices and creamy alfredo sauce is sure to please even the pickiest eater, while broccoli provides a healthy dose of vitamins and minerals.

4.32 from 79 votes

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Ingredients 

• 2 lbs. Boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
• 2 tbsp. Olive oil
• 2 Tbsp. Cajun seasoning
• 1 lb. Penne pasta
• 3 C. Broccoli florets
• 2 Tbsp. Butter unsalted
• 3 tsp. Minced garlic
• ⅓ C. White cooking wine
• 2 C. Heavy whipping cream
• 2 C. Shredded parmesan
• Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

• Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium high heat and add the chicken breasts. Sprinkle the cajun seasoning as well as salt and pepper to taste over the chicken, and saute until completely cooked through. Set aside.
• Cook the penne pasta in boiling water to your liking, and strain completely.
• Steam the broccoli until done to your liking.
• Add the cooked pasta, broccoli and chicken to a large pot or bowl.
• In a saucepan over medium heat, add the butter and minced garlic. Saute for 30 seconds.
• Pour the white cooking wine into the saucepan and cook until the liquid is reduced by half.
• Whisk the heavy whipping cream into the saucepan and continue to cook until thickened.
• Add salt and pepper to taste as well as the parmesan cheese to the thickened sauce. Whisk until the cheese is completely melted.
• Pour the sauce over the chicken, broccoli and pasta mixture and toss to combine well.
• Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 651kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 186mg | Sodium: 1318mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g

Author: Laura

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Can you freeze Cajun and Broccoli Alfredo?

Got some leftovers that you want to freeze for later? You totally can! This pasta dish reheats well- just remember to reheat it in the microwave. Also, keep in mind to package the pasta dish in an airtight container or a freezer-safe bag to prevent freezer burn.

Cajun Chicken Pasta Alfredo Recipe Variations

You can actually bring tons of variations to this recipe- that’s how versatile it is. This recipe calls for the use of chicken and broccoli, but you can also add some more veggies like carrots, mushrooms, bell peppers, olives, artichokes, and even some cherry tomatoes into the mixture.

If you don’t have chicken or are looking for an alternative, shrimp, and sausages are some good options.

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