One-Pot Cajun Chicken Alfredo

Name: One-Pot Cajun Chicken Alfredo
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 (8-oz.) boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning, divided; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 cups half-and-half, divided; 3 medium garlic cloves, minced (1 Tbsp.); 2 1/2 cups chicken broth; 8 ounces uncooked linguine; 3 ounces Parmesan cheese, grated (about 3/4 cup); 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

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Your family will enjoy the super creamy and rich, classic flavors in this Cajun chicken alfredo dish. One-pot meals are a busy cook's friend because after-supper clean-up is a breeze. Don't rush through the first step – browning the chicken begins the flavor building process. Instead of boiling the pasta in a separate pot, it cooks in the broth mixture. Break the pasta noodles in half so they can fully submerge in the liquid and cook evenly and completely. Pasta is a great option when you are looking for weeknight supper ideas. You can pair it with fresh spring vegetables and shrimp for a light main dish salad or combine hot pasta with a cheese sauce and ground beef or sausage for a satisfying, hearty pasta bake. A loaf of warm crusty bread and a tossed green salad is all you need to make a complete meal when you serve this one-pot recipe.

By Southern Living Editors

Published on March 1, 2020

One-Pot Cajun Chicken Alfredo — Photo: Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis

Active Time:

40 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Yield:

Serves 4 (serving size: 1 1/4 cups)

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 (8-oz.) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning, divided
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups half-and-half, divided
3 medium garlic cloves, minced (1 Tbsp.)
2 1/2 cups chicken broth
8 ounces uncooked linguine
3 ounces Parmesan cheese, grated (about 3/4 cup)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Directions

Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium. Sprinkle chicken evenly with 1 teaspoon of the Cajun seasoning. Add to hot oil; cook until browned on both sides and cooked through, about 8 minutes per side. Remove from Dutch oven; let rest 5 minutes. Cut into 3/4-inch cubes.
Whisk together flour and 1/4 cup of the half-and-half in a small bowl; set aside. Add garlic to Dutch oven; cook over medium, stirring often, for 1 minute. Add broth and remaining 1 1/4 cups half-and-half; cover and bring to a boil over medium-high. Break linguine noodles in half; add to Dutch oven. Reduce heat to medium; cover and cook, stirring occasionally, 8 minutes. Stir in chicken cubes and reserved flour mixture; cook, tossing constantly, until pasta is well coated and heated through, about 2 minutes.
Remove from heat; stir in cheese and remaining 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with parsley; serve.