Description
This creamy Cajun Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo combines spicy chicken with a rich, velvety Alfredo sauce and bright green broccoli for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 8 ounces fettuccine or pasta of choice
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Pat the chicken dry and rub both sides with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Let rest for 5-10 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 6–7 minutes per side. Set aside to rest.
- In the same skillet, sauté the broccoli for 2-3 minutes. Add heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Meanwhile, cook fettuccine per package directions, adding broccoli to the pasta for the last 2 minutes. Drain and reserve.
- Stir grated Parmesan into simmering cream until melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper as needed. Toss cooked pasta and broccoli in the sauce.
- Slices of rested Cajun chicken on top and garnish with parsley. Serve immediately.
Notes
Serve with extra Parmesan, lemon wedges, and crusty bread. For a lighter meal, try zucchini noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 940
- Sugar: 5.5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 59g
- Saturated Fat: 30g
- Unsaturated Fat: 29g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2.5g
- Protein: 47g
- Cholesterol: 120mg