Prep Time: 5 mins | Cook Time: 15 mins | Total Time: 20 mins | Servings: 10
This is another amazing one-pot recipe with tender chunks of chicken and smoky sausage pieces tossed in a rich and delightful homemade Alfredo sauce. Super easy and quick to make and one of the best weeknight meals you’ll ever make!
This Cajun Chicken Alfredo has been my family’s favorite for years! My go-to when I need something easy, fast, and filling on the table. It is packed with flavors. Easily whip up a big batch if planning to serve a crowd. Or cut the recipe in half if serving a smaller group. And leftovers are also fantastic!
Ingredients
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces
4 tbsp olive oil
14 ounces smoked sausage, sliced on the diagonal
1 qt. low-sodium chicken broth
2 1/2 c. heavy cream
1/2 tsp of kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 lb penne pasta, uncooked
Italian Parsley garnish
1 1/2 tbsp Cajun seasoning, plus more to taste
4 ounces Parmesan cheese, freshly shredded, more as needed
How to make One Pot Cajun Chicken Alfredo
Step 1: Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper. Heat the olive oil in a large cooking pot that has a lid over medium-high heat. Then, add the chicken and cook until brown. Next, add the sausage and continue to cook until the sausage is lightly browned. Then, add the garlic. Stir and cook for another 2 minutes.
Step 2: To the pot, pour in the chicken broth and add the heavy cream along with the dried pasta and Cajun seasoning. Stir well and bring everything to a simmer over medium-high heat.
Step 3: Adjust the heat to low. Put the lid on and cook for an additional 15 to 20 minutes or until the pasta is tender.
Step 4: Take the pot off the heat, then gradually stir in the Parmesan cheese.
Step 5: Add the chopped parsley and stir. To taste, sprinkle with extra Cajun seasoning.
Step 6: Serve this Cajun Chicken Alfredo immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts:
Amount Per Serving: Calories 654, Calories from Fat 414, Fat 46g71%, Saturated Fat 21g131%, Cholesterol 134mg45%, Sodium 704mg31%, Potassium 383mg11%, Carbohydrates 39g13%, Fiber 2g8%, Sugar 2g2%, Protein 22g44%, Vitamin A 1511IU30%, Vitamin C 1mg1%, Calcium 196mg20%, Iron 2mg11%
Ingredients
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lb chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 14 ounces smoked sausage, sliced on the diagonal
- 1 qt. low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 1/2 c. heavy cream
- 1/2 tsp of kosher salt
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 lb penne pasta, uncooked
- Italian Parsley garnish
- 1 1/2 tbsp Cajun seasoning, plus more to taste
- 4 ounces Parmesan cheese, freshly shredded, more as needed
Instructions
Step 1: Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper. Heat the olive oil in a large cooking pot that has a lid over medium-high heat. Then, add the chicken and cook until brown. Next, add the sausage and continue to cook until the sausage is lightly browned. Then, add the garlic. Stir and cook for another 2 minutes.
Step 2: To the pot, pour in the chicken broth and add the heavy cream along with the dried pasta and Cajun seasoning. Stir well and bring everything to a simmer over medium-high heat.
Step 3: Adjust the heat to low. Put the lid on and cook for an additional 15 to 20 minutes or until the pasta is tender.
Step 4: Take the pot off the heat, then gradually stir in the Parmesan cheese.
Step 5: Add the chopped parsley and stir. To taste, sprinkle with extra Cajun seasoning.
Step 6: Serve this Cajun Chicken Alfredo immediately and enjoy!
