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Cajun Chicken With Creamy Roasted Garlic Alfredo

A sumptuous dish that beautifully combines the bold flavors of Cajun seasoning with the rich, creamy texture of roasted garlic Alfredo sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Blender
  • Aluminum Foil

Ingredients
  

Chicken Ingredients

  • 4 pieces Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts Approximately 1.5 pounds total.
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun Seasoning For coating the chicken.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For cooking the chicken.

Garlic Ingredients

  • 1 head Garlic To roast for the Alfredo sauce.

Sauce Ingredients

  • 1 cup Heavy Cream For the Alfredo sauce.
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated for better melting.
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter To enhance the richness of the sauce.

Pasta Ingredients

  • 12 ounces Pasta Choose your favorite type, such as fettuccine or penne.

Seasoning Ingredients

  • to taste Salt For seasoning.
  • to taste Black Pepper Freshly ground for seasoning.

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut the top off the head of garlic, drizzle with olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast for 30-35 minutes until soft.
  • Prepare the chicken breasts by rinsing and patting dry. Season both sides with Cajun seasoning.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook for 6-7 minutes on one side.
  • Flip the chicken, reduce heat to medium, and cook for another 6-7 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Let rest before slicing.
  • Squeeze roasted garlic into a blender, add heavy cream, butter, and Parmesan cheese. Blend until smooth. Adjust consistency with chicken broth or more cream if needed.
  • Return skillet to heat, pour in the creamy sauce, and let simmer for a few minutes.
  • Cook pasta according to package instructions, drain, and add to the skillet with the sauce. Toss to coat.
  • Slice the chicken and arrange on top of the pasta. Spoon additional sauce over the chicken.
  • Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.

Notes

For variations, consider adding vegetables or using different pasta shapes. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.
Keyword Easy