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One Pot Wonder Cajun Chicken Alfredo

August 28, 2014

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One pot wonder Cajun chicken alfredo is a lightened-up copy-cat version of a similar dish from Red Lobster. It’s pasta and chicken in a spicy alfredo sauce.

white bowl full of One Pot Cajun Chicken Alfredo

Red Lobster has a Cajun chicken linguini alfredo that my husband likes to get when we eat there.  It’s got pasta and chunks of chicken in a garlic parmesan alfredo sauce that’s been kicked up with Cajun spices.  It’s delicious, don’t get me wrong.  But, the calorie count on that dish is through the roof.

I came up with my own version of this creamy pasta dish.  But, I made it with much fewer calories and fat than the original.  And, it’s a one pot wonder.  So, all the ingredients, even the pasta, get cooked together in one pot.

One pot wonder Cajun chicken alfredo has pasta and chunks of chicken in a spicy alfredo sauce, like the original.  But, this is a lightened up version that’s simple to make at home.

3 image collage showing One Pot Wonder Cajun Chicken Alfredo

I’ve come up with several one pot wonder recipes over the past year and there are a few things I’ve learned along the way.

My previous one pot wonder recipes make a lot of food.  While you can reheat these pasta dishes, they’re just not as good reheated as when they’re fresh.  So, this recipe calls for half the pasta of previous recipes.

Also, you can add everything to the pot at one time, including the raw chicken.  But, the chicken tastes better when you sauté it first.  This process adds about 5 minutes of cooking time to the recipe.  But, I think it’s totally worth it.

white bowl full of One Pot Cajun Chicken Alfredo

One Pot Wonder Cajun Chicken Alfredo Recipe

One pot wonder Cajun chicken alfredo is a lightened-up copy-cat version of a similar dish from Red Lobster. It's pasta and chicken in a spicy alfredo sauce
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 23 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 449kcal
Author: Amanda Finks
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5 from 35 votes

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast cut into bite size chunks
  • 2 tsp. Cajun seasoning I used Weber N’Orleans Cajun
  • 6 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 ½ cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup milk I used 2%
  • 8 oz. dried fettuccini pasta half of a 1 pound box
  • 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Add the oil to a large pot (or large high sided skillet). Place over medium-high heat for two minutes. Add the chicken and the Cajun seasoning. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the garlic. Cook 1 minute, stirring often.
  • Add the broth and milk. Break the pasta in half and add it to the pot. Cover and bring to a rapid, rolling boil, stirring occasionally. *Note: Watch the pot carefully during the beginning of the cooking process as milk tends to boil over easily.
  • Reduce the heat to medium-low and let the pasta simmer, covered, for 8-13 minutes. Stir every 2-3 minutes to prevent sticking. Cook until there is ¼ to ½ inch of liquid in the bottom of the pot.
  • Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.

Notes

The wider the pot/skillet, the quicker the cooking time.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/4 of the recipe | Calories: 449kcal | Carbohydrates: 46.8g | Protein: 34.3g | Fat: 14.3g | Saturated Fat: 2.9g | Fiber: 2.1g
Course Dinner, Entree, Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian
Keyword cajun chicken alfredo, cajun fettuccini alfredo, one pot cajun chicken alfredo
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Comments

  1. Whitney Fullmer says

    July 13, 2015 at 9:26 AM

    5 stars
    I don’t normally leave comments on recipes, but I just wanted to let you know that I made this for my family and it was a huge hit! I cooked the chicken beforehand, and used 1% milk and it turned out great. I’ll be for sure adding it into my monthly rotation. Could you use whole wheat noodles instead? I’m wondering if that has ever been tried.

    Thanks so much again!

    Reply
  2. Ashley says

    July 22, 2015 at 4:03 PM

    5 stars
    This was a fantastic recipe! Made this for dinner tonight, my boyfriend & I loved it. Not too spicy at all, I’d actually add some extra Cajun seasoning next time. My only suggestions would be to add more noodles because there’s more chicken than noodles, & then obviously accommodations for more sauce with more noodles.

    Reply
  3. Heather says

    September 30, 2015 at 6:41 PM

    5 stars
    I have always been “ok” with chicken Alfredo. Decided to make this for my family tonight and it was delicious! I doubled the pasta, liquids and added a little more Cajun seasoning. Absolutely in love with this Alfredo! Thank you for this recipe!

    Reply
  4. Jennifer says

    October 29, 2015 at 6:44 AM

    I made a similar chicken alfredo dish last night that had asparagus. Would definitely try this but I would double the pasta and add veggies like asparagus and broccoli. And I’d definitely sear the chicken first to get a better flavor. Love the cajun idea. Can’t wait to try!

    Reply
  5. Sierra says

    January 4, 2016 at 6:10 PM

    5 stars
    excellent! I added a lot more cajun spice because we like things spicy, it was full of flavor!

    Reply
    • Amanda Finks says

      January 21, 2016 at 10:40 AM

      Wonderful Sierra! I’m so glad you liked it!

      Reply
  6. Raj says

    January 4, 2016 at 9:33 PM

    I will be honest. You need WAY more broth to cook the pasta and I made the mistake of putting too much cheese. Otherwise it was YUM. Needed to increase the cajun spice, but overall I will make it again. Thanks! 7/10

    Reply
  7. Wendy says

    January 10, 2016 at 6:47 PM

    5 stars
    Made this tonight. Delicious and easy!

    Reply
    • Amanda Finks says

      January 21, 2016 at 10:43 AM

      Oh great Wendy! I’m so glad you liked it!

      Reply
  8. SallyJoJo says

    January 12, 2016 at 4:30 PM

    5 stars
    Tried and loved it! So simple and easy to prepare. I used leftover rotisserie chicken and since I didn’t have any cajun spice, found a recipe and threw one together. Thanks so much for posting, I’m going to be on a One Pot Wonder kick now! 🙂

    Reply
    • Amanda Finks says

      January 21, 2016 at 10:45 AM

      Great Sally! I’m glad you are having a good experience with the one pot wonders!

      Reply
  9. Krystle says

    January 27, 2016 at 11:56 PM

    5 stars
    I stumbled across your peg about a week ago. I made this today. I was so glad to find an alternative to using heavy cream. I really enjoyed this! It was delicious. My husband thought so too! Thanks!

    Reply
    • Amanda Finks says

      February 13, 2016 at 2:38 PM

      Thank you so much Krystle! I’m so glad you enjoyed it 🙂

      Reply
  10. PandoraFlora says

    April 25, 2016 at 3:58 AM

    5 stars
    I can totally understand why this recipe is popular, because it is totally amazing! i have tried it out in family night, totally delicious!

    Reply
  11. Pete Gonzales says

    April 25, 2016 at 7:13 PM

    Making this right now

    Reply
  12. Sharon says

    July 26, 2016 at 8:09 PM

    5 stars
    Making this tonight for he second time. The family LOVES it!! Thanks!

    Reply
  13. heather says

    November 3, 2016 at 5:47 PM

    5 stars
    LOVE this recipe! i use fat free half and half instead of milk. also, adding 1-2 oz. of light cream cheese is a fabulous addition (have done it both ways and both are good, but obviously w/cream cheese it’s creamier!). to make it kid-friendly, i wait till it’s on my plate to add the cajun seasoning. also i’ve found that adding steamed broccoli to the bowl is delicious too. all around 5 stars! and only one dirty pot is OUTSTANDING!! thanks for the recipe!!!

    Reply
  14. Pam says

    February 2, 2017 at 8:52 PM

    5 stars
    I’ve had this recipe pinned for a while, but finally made it tonight. It is delicious!!! And my family seems to agree! Going to check out more one pot wonders now. Thank you!

    Reply
  15. Brittany says

    April 1, 2017 at 4:30 PM

    5 stars
    This is one of my favorite dishes! My fiance loves it as well, he’s always asking for me to make it. Great recipe.

    Reply
  16. Alyssa says

    April 6, 2017 at 5:27 PM

    5 stars
    I’ve made this several times and it never fails to satisfy me! I just made it and I was out of Parmesan so I used shredded cheddar and it was sooooo creamy and delicious! Love this recipe and so does my husband! Thanks for sharing it with us!

    Reply
  17. Rossana says

    August 28, 2017 at 10:13 PM

    5 stars
    This was delicious! My friend told me it was an awesome recipe. I modified it to meet our diet restrictions. I used Shiitake mushrooms and dried porcini mushrooms (what I had on hand) instead of chicken and subbed milk with almond milk. I used not chikn boullion, though I’m sure mushroom broth or veggie broth would work well too. Used vegan parm. It was amazing. You would never guess it was vegan. THANK YOU!!!

    Reply
  18. Melissa D. says

    December 18, 2017 at 9:51 AM

    How spicy is this dish? Half the family loves the spice but the other half not so much. Was wondering if I need to scale back and if so, about how far to keep the flavor but not overpower.

    Reply
  19. Deb says

    March 19, 2018 at 3:53 PM

    5 stars
    I adapted this recipe with my own flare, I used cream of chicken soup with half and half to make the sauce, then added cayenne pepper peas and parmesan cheese at the end. Yummy is not even the word!

    Reply
  20. Kim says

    April 2, 2018 at 6:28 PM

    5 stars
    I cooked shrimp on the side instead of adding chicken and used half and half instead of milk….. AMAZING!! Will definitely be making this again!!

    Reply
  21. Emily Peterson says

    April 26, 2018 at 9:42 AM

    Anyone used grated Parmesan cheese? Wondering if I should use that or shred some Monterey Jack or cheddar instead…

    Reply
  22. Dawn says

    April 16, 2019 at 11:51 AM

    5 stars
    This recipe is FANTASTIC!!! My whole family loves it and asks for it often!

    Reply
  23. Corrie says

    October 28, 2019 at 8:09 PM

    5 stars
    One of my family’s favorites!!

    Reply
  24. heather says

    May 7, 2020 at 11:52 PM

    5 stars
    Tastes great and easy to make. Thanks so much!

    Reply
  25. Mauna says

    July 29, 2020 at 4:37 PM

    This is now one of my families go to meals and if anyone is looking for a easy but delicious recipe I send them this recipe. We add broccoli to ours for a lil extra veg.

    Reply
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