Creamy Cajun Chicken Bites and Fettuccine Alfredo
Creamy Cajun Chicken Bites and Fettuccine Alfredo is a culinary delight that marries the bold flavors of Cajun spices with a luscious, creamy pasta sauce. This dish is not only easy to prepare but also brings a restaurant-quality experience right to your dining table. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, these tender chicken bites are seasoned to perfection and served over al dente fettuccine, making it a meal your family and friends will love. With just 35 minutes from prep to plate, you’ll enjoy a comforting dish that’s sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing, Boiling
- Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized chunks
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp onion powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 12 oz fettuccine pasta
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1½ cups heavy cream
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Boil fettuccine in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving ½ cup pasta water.
- Toss chicken pieces with Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Sear the chicken for 5–6 minutes, flipping to brown all sides.
- Add butter and minced garlic; toss to coat before removing from heat and setting aside.
- In a clean skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Stir in cream cheese until smooth.
- Slowly pour in heavy cream while whisking continuously.
- Add Parmesan, mozzarella, garlic powder, salt, and pepper; stir until cheese is melted and sauce is thick.
- Toss cooked fettuccine in the Alfredo sauce until well coated. Plate generously with warm Cajun chicken bites on top.
- Sprinkle with chopped parsley and extra Parmesan for an elegant finishing touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 1080
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 76g
- Saturated Fat: 44g
- Unsaturated Fat: 28g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 210mg