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Cheesy Cajun Alfredo Chicken

A creamy and cheesy pasta dish with a warm Cajun kick that is quick, budget-friendly, and healthy, making it a perfect weeknight meal for the whole family.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Cajun
Calories: 720
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Proteins
  • 1 lb linguine pasta
  • 2 large chicken breasts, sliced thin
Sauce Ingredients
  • 1 cup heavy cream Can be substituted with low-fat options.
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese Can be substituted with part-skim cheese.
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese Can use low-fat mozzarella.
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese Use any cheese type as per taste.
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning Adjust to taste.
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil For cooking the chicken.
  • to taste Salt and pepper Add according to preference.
  • to taste Chopped parsley for garnish

Method
 

Cooking Pasta and Chicken
  1. Cook the linguine pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced chicken breasts, season with salt, pepper, and Cajun seasoning, and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
Preparing the Sauce
  1. In the same skillet, add the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in the Parmesan, mozzarella, and cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
  2. Add the cooked linguine and chicken back to the skillet. Toss to coat in the sauce, adding a little pasta water if needed to reach desired consistency.
  3. Serve warm, garnished with chopped parsley.

Notes

Save a half cup of the pasta water before draining to help loosen up the sauce without adding more cream.