Description
Spicy Cajun Chicken Sausage Alfredo is a mouthwatering dish that perfectly marries the bold flavors of Cajun spices with creamy parmesan alfredo sauce over tender fettuccine. This recipe is a fantastic choice for cozy dinners or entertaining guests, delivering a comforting experience that’s both hearty and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 450g fettuccine pasta
- 450g boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 380g smoked sausage
- 57g unsalted butter
- 476g heavy cream
- 100g freshly grated parmesan cheese
- Cajun seasoning and spices
Instructions
- Boil the fettuccine in salted water until al dente. Reserve some pasta water before draining.
- Season the chicken with salt, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and black pepper.
- Cook the chicken in olive oil until golden brown and cooked through, then add the smoked sausage until warmed.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic before adding heavy cream and seasonings to create the sauce.
- Stir in grated parmesan until melted and smooth.
- Combine pasta, chicken, and sausage with the sauce; adjust thickness with reserved pasta water as needed.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: Experiment by adding vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for added nutrition. Adjust spice levels to suit your taste by varying the amount of Cajun seasoning used.