Pioneer Woman Cajun Chicken Alfredo Recipe

This Pioneer Woman Cajun Chicken Alfredo Recipe is a spicy and creamy recipe, which is made with blackened chicken and a rich white wine cream sauce. It’s a restaurant-quality pasta dish, ready in about 40 minutes.

Pioneer Woman Cajun Chicken Alfredo Recipe Ingredients

• 1 lb. fettuccine
• 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 Tbsp. Cajun seasoning, divided
• 2 Tbsp. olive oil, divided
• 2 Tbsp. salted butter, divided
• 1 green bell pepper, seeded and sliced
• 1 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced
• 1/2 red onion, peeled and thinly sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• Kosher salt, to taste
• 4 roma tomatoes, diced
• 1/2 cup white wine
• 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• Black pepper, to taste
• Cayenne pepper, to taste
• Chopped fresh parsley, to serve

How To Make Pioneer Woman Cajun Chicken Alfredo

1. Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Cook the fettuccine according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. Sear the chicken: While the pasta cooks, toss the chicken pieces with 1 1/2 teaspoons of the Cajun seasoning. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large, heavy skillet over high heat. Add half the chicken in a single layer and let it brown for 1 minute without stirring. Flip and cook for another minute. Remove the chicken to a plate and repeat with the remaining chicken.
3. Blacken the vegetables: In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter. Add the sliced peppers, onion, and garlic. Sprinkle with the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons of Cajun seasoning and a pinch of salt. Cook over high heat for 1 minute, stirring, trying to get some dark, blackened spots on the vegetables. Add the diced tomatoes and cook for 30 seconds more. Remove the vegetables from the pan.
4. Make the pan sauce: With the pan still over high heat, pour in the white wine and chicken broth. Use a wooden spoon to scrape all the flavorful browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Let the liquid cook and reduce for 3-5 minutes.
5. Finish the cream sauce: Reduce the heat to medium-low and pour in the heavy cream, whisking constantly. Let the sauce simmer gently for a few minutes until it starts to thicken. Taste and season with black pepper, cayenne pepper, and more salt if needed.
6. Combine and serve: Add the cooked chicken and vegetables (and any juices from their plates) back into the sauce. Stir and cook for 1-2 minutes until everything is hot and bubbly. Add the drained pasta and toss to coat everything in the creamy sauce. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Recipe Tips

• How to get a good sear? The key is high heat and not overcrowding the pan. Cooking the chicken in a single layer without moving it for the first minute allows it to develop a delicious, browned crust.
• What does “deglaze” mean? Deglazing is the process of adding a liquid (in this case, wine and broth) to a hot pan to release all the flavorful caramelized bits (called “fond”) that are stuck to the bottom after searing meat and vegetables. This is where a huge amount of flavor for your sauce comes from.
• How spicy is this dish? The heat comes from the Cajun seasoning and the optional cayenne pepper. You can easily control the spice level by adjusting the amount of these ingredients to your personal taste.
• Can I use a different kind of pasta? Yes! While fettuccine is classic, this creamy sauce is also delicious with other pasta shapes like linguine, pappardelle, or a short pasta like penne or rigatoni.

What To Serve With Cajun Chicken Alfredo

This is a rich and satisfying meal. It pairs perfectly with simple sides that cut through the creaminess.

• Warm, crusty garlic bread for soaking up the sauce
• A simple green salad with a tangy vinaigrette
• Steamed or roasted broccoli or asparagus
• A glass of a crisp white wine like Sauvignon Blanc

How To Store Cajun Chicken Alfredo

Refrigerate: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The sauce will thicken as it cools. Reheat: For best results, reheat gently in a skillet over low heat, adding a splash of milk or chicken broth to loosen the sauce and restore its creamy consistency.

Pioneer Woman Cajun Chicken Alfredo Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 750kcal
• Carbohydrates: 70g
• Protein: 45g
• Fat: 35g
• Saturated Fat: 16g
• Sodium: 1200mg
• Fiber: 5g
• Sugar: 9g

Nutrition information is estimated per serving and may vary based on specific ingredients used.

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