Cajun Chicken Alfredo Pasta
Ingredients
- 8-ounces farfalle pasta, or your favorite pasta
- 2 tbsp. butter
- 3 cloves garlic , minced
- 1-pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
- 2 tsp. Cajun seasoning, or to taste
- 4-ounces cream cheese , softened and cut into small pieces
- 1 cup whole milk
- ¾ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- ½ tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- ½ tsp. salt, or to taste
- Fresh vegetables, if desired
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain, rinse with cold water; set aside.
- In a large pot or skillet, melt the butter over medium heat; add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add the chicken pieces and desired vegetables; season with Cajun seasoning.
- Cook for 3 – 4 minutes, until chicken is nearly cooked through.
- Add the milk and cream cheese, stirring well until cream cheese has melted and sauce is smooth; 2 – 3 minutes.
- Stir in pasta, parmesan cheese, salt and pepper; serve immediately.
Notes
To make this Cajun chicken pasta ahead of time, prep steps 2 – 5 of the recipe (make the creamy sauce with cooked vegetables and chicken). Allow it to cool and store in the refrigerator. When ready to serve, cook noodles, reheat sauce and stir in pasta and cheese.
