Post by @savor.the.journey

When your daughter calls and wants chicken alfredo, you make chicken alfredo ❤️ Creamy Cajun Chicken Alfredo Ingredients - 1 lb pasta - 3 chicken breasts - 4 tbsp olive oil - 2 tbsp butter - 6–8 garlic cloves, minced - 2 cups heavy whipping cream - 1½ cups parmesan cheese - 4 tbsp cajun seasoning, divided - 1 tbsp crushed red pepper - Salt and black pepper   Homemade Cajun Seasoning - 2 tbsp smoked paprika - 1 tbsp cayenne pepper - 1 tbsp onion powder - 2 tsp garlic powder - 1 tsp black pepper - 1 tsp salt - ½ tsp dried thyme - ½ tsp dried oregano   Instructions - Drizzle chicken with olive oil and generously season both sides with cajun seasoning. - Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken on both sides until done and remove. - Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve ⅓ cup pasta water before draining. - Using the same skillet as the chicken, melt 4 tbsp butter. Add minced garlic and crushed red pepper. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. - Pour in heavy cream and stir in 2–3 tsp cajun seasoning. Let simmer for 4–5 minutes until slightly thickened. - Reduce heat to low and gradually stir in Parmesan until the sauce is smooth and creamy. Add a splash of reserved pasta water if needed. - Toss cooked pasta in the Cajun Alfredo sauce. - Top with sliced chicken, extra Parmesan, and a sprinkle of crushed red pepper. #chicken #alfredo #pasta #DinnerIdeas #cookwithme