Cajun Chicken Alfredo Peppers (Printable Version)

Creamy Alfredo sauce combined with Cajun-spiced chicken and colorful bell peppers for a hearty dinner.

# What You Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
03 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

→ Vegetables

04 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
05 - 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
06 - 1 green bell pepper, sliced
07 - 3 cloves garlic, minced

→ Pasta

08 - 12 oz fettuccine or linguine

→ Alfredo Sauce

09 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
10 - 1 cup heavy cream
11 - 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
12 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
13 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
14 - 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika

→ Garnish

15 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
16 - Extra Parmesan cheese for serving

# How to Make It:

01 - Cook fettuccine in large pot of salted boiling water according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.
02 - Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Rub Cajun seasoning evenly over both sides of each breast.
03 - Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook 5 to 6 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Transfer to plate and rest.
04 - In same skillet, add sliced bell peppers and sauté 3 to 4 minutes until tender-crisp. Add minced garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
05 - Reduce heat to medium. Add butter and let melt. Pour in heavy cream and bring to gentle simmer, stirring occasionally.
06 - Stir in Parmesan cheese, black pepper, salt, and smoked paprika. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until sauce is smooth and slightly thickened.
07 - Cut rested chicken into thin strips crosswise.
08 - Add drained pasta and sliced chicken to skillet. Toss until evenly coated in sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed to achieve desired consistency. Serve hot garnished with fresh parsley and additional Parmesan.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The way the Cajun heat plays with the cool creaminess creates this addictive flavor balance that keeps you coming back for seconds
  • Those colorful bell peppers dont just look pretty, they add this fresh crunch that cuts through the rich sauce perfectly
02 -
  • The sauce thickens quickly as it cools, so have your serving plates ready before you even toss everything together
  • If your Cajun seasoning seems mild, do not hesitate to add a pinch of cayenne right into the sauce
03 -
  • Room temperature cream prevents those dreaded grainy sauce moments
  • Let the Parmesan sauce simmer for a full 2-3 minutes, patience pays off with the best texture

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