Cajun Chicken Alfredo

Submitted by imshadi

"I love this pasta! It almost resembles Red Lobster's alfredo sauce. It's great! You can even use seafood instead or go meatless!"

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into thin strips
• 2 teaspoons cajun seasoning
• 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
• 1 green onion, sliced
• 1 -2 cup heavy cream
• 1⁄4 teaspoon dried basil
• 1⁄4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper
• 4 ounces linguine, cooked and drained
• grated parmesan cheese (optional)

directions

1. Place chicken and Cajun seasoning in a bowl or resealable plastic bag, toss or shake to coat.
2. In a large skillet over medium heat sauté chicken in butter until almost tender, about 5-7 minutes.
3. Add onion; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes.
4. Reduce heat.
5. Add cream and seasonings -- 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
6. 1/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
7. 1/4 teaspoon salt
8. 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
9. 1/8 teaspoon pepper ; heat through.
10. Add linguine and toss; heat through.

Reviews

[breyan]

From the first time I made this it became one of our favorite meals. No need to change it at all, but we love mushrooms so I added half a package of sliced mushrooms. The seasonings are delicious.

 

[Joanna R.]

I added zucchini (lots of zucchini), sauteed mushrooms, and andouille sausage to this, and increased the amount of sauce and it was fantastic! The added zucchini made it a stand-alone meal, and was especially nice during summer when our garden is producing them!

 

[DonnaDP]

This really is very good! I can't ever leave a recipe alone, though, & did add sautéed mushrooms & a few dashes of Frank's hot sauce. I agree that the parmesan is a must. With or without my few additions, the flavor is delicious & my husband who hates white sauces but loves cajun & creole dishes even liked it so it's a keeper.

 

[Kerry R.]

Fresh grated parmesan is not optional in an Alfredo sauce. It's a must!

 

[sarahdi14]

Brilliant recipe went down a treat in our house including the fussy eaters. Definitely making this again.