One-Pot Cajun Chicken Alfredo

Prep:40minCook:45min

Your family will enjoy the super creamy and rich, classic flavors in this Cajun chicken alfredo dish. One-pot meals are a busy cook’s friend, making after-supper clean-up will be a breeze. Don’t rush through the first step – browning the chicken begins the flavor building process. Instead of boiling the pasta in a separate pot, it cooks in the broth mixture. Break the pasta noodles in half so they can fully submerge in the liquid and cook evenly and completely. Pasta is a great option when you are looking for weeknight supper ideas. You can pair it with fresh spring vegetables and shrimp for a light main dish salad or combine hot pasta with a cheese sauce and ground beef or sausage for a satisfying, hearty pasta bake. A loaf of warm crusty bread and a tossed green salad is all you need to make a complete meal when you serve this one-pot recipe.

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 08:43:55 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories2400.3 kcal (120%)

Total Fat94 g (134%)

Carbs199.4 g (77%)

Sugars23.9 g (27%)

Protein178.8 g (358%)

Sodium4741.9 mg (237%)

Fiber7.9 g (28%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

0 servings

1 tablespoonolive oil

2 x 8 ozboneless skinless chicken breasts

2 teaspoonsCajun seasoning

divided

1 tablespoonall-purpose flour

1 ½ cupshalf-and-half

divided

3garlic cloves

medium, minced

2 ½ cupschicken broth

8 ounceslinguine

uncooked

¾ cupparmesan cheese grated

2 tablespoonsflat-leaf parsley

chopped, fresh

Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium. Sprinkle chicken evenly with 1 teaspoon of the Cajun seasoning. Add to hot oil; cook until browned on both sides and cooked through, about 8 minutes per side. Remove from Dutch oven; let rest 5 minutes. Cut into 3/4-inch cubes.

Step 2

Whisk together flour and 1/4 cup of the half-and-half in a small bowl; set aside. Add garlic to Dutch oven; cook over medium, stirring often, for 1 minute. Add broth and remaining 1 1/4 cups half-and-half; cover and bring to a boil over medium-high. Break linguine noodles in half; add to Dutch oven. Reduce heat to medium; cover and cook, stirring occasionally, 8 minutes. Stir in chicken cubes and reserved flour mixture; cook, tossing constantly, until pasta is well coated and heated through, about 2 minutes.

Step 3

Remove from heat; stir in cheese and remaining 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with parsley; serve.