One-Pot Spicy Cajun Chicken Alfredo Pasta

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A one-pot creamy pasta dish with tender chicken, bold Cajun spices, and a luscious Alfredo sauce for a quick and satisfying dinner. This American-inspired pasta recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, olive oil, Cajun seasoning for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 650 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 American cuisine 650 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Toss 2 chicken breasts cut into 1-inch pieces with 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning. Add chicken to the skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes until browned and cooked through.
  2. Step 2: Add 4 minced garlic cloves to the skillet and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
  3. Step 3: Pour in 3 cups chicken broth and add 12 oz penne pasta. Stir, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 12-14 minutes until pasta is tender and most liquid is absorbed.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 1 cup heavy cream, 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Cook uncovered, stirring frequently for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the pasta evenly.
  5. Step 5: Sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley over the dish before serving.

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