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Kickin’ Cajun Chicken Alfredo

 

Years ago, when my husband and I were dating, we used to go to a restaurant that served a great chicken Alfredo dish with a kick of Cajun seasonings.  14 years, 2 kids and a celiac disease diagnosis later, eating out at restaurants is not high on our priority list anymore.  When I saw some Cajun seasoning in the store a while back, I decided to re-create my own gluten-free version of this favorite dish from our past at home.  My husband and I agreed — this dish was better than any the restaurant ever served.  Homemade is always better.  😉

Cajun Chicken Alfredo

Kickin' Cajun Chicken Alfredo

Kickin' Cajun Chicken Alfredo

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs chicken breast, cubed
  • • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • • 1/4 cup butter
  • • 4 large cloves garlic, minced
  • • 1/2 cup chopped red pepper
  • • 4 ounces light cream cheese, very soft
  • • 370 ml light evaporated milk
  • • 1/2 cup 1% milk
  • • 1/2 tsp salt
  • • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
  • • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • • 1-2 Tbsp Cajun seasoning (depends on how hot you like it)
  • • 1 lb corn spaghetti (or pasta of your choice)

Instructions

  1. In a large frying pan over medium-high heat, fry the chicken in the olive oil until cooked. Add the butter, garlic, and red pepper. Continue frying, stirring occasionally, for approximately 4-5 minutes.
  2. Add the softened cream cheese, and stir until it has melted. Add the evaporated milk, milk, salt and pepper. Continue stirring and cooking until the sauce becomes smooth.
  3. Add the Parmesan cheese and Cajun seasoning. Stir until cheese has melted. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes, or until the pasta is ready.
  4. Cook the spaghetti according to package directions. Drain, but do not rinse.
  5. Return pasta to the pot it was cooked in, and pour the Cajun Alfredo sauce over it. Toss to evenly coat the pasta, and to evenly distribute the chicken and red pepper.
  6. Serve immediately.

 

Jeanine Friesen, the author of “The Everything Guide to Living Gluten-Free”, is a recipe developer and freelance food writer from Manitoba, Canada.  Her blog, The Baking Beauties, is a collection of gluten-free recipes that have helped her sustain a normal life after the diagnosis of Celiac disease.  Jeanine truly believes that no one should have to go without, and has done what she can to help others fill the void that the gluten-free diet can cause.

Debbie White Beattie

Sunday 9th of August 2015

OMG, I can't believe how yummy this all sounds. The ingredients alone have my mouth watering and I'm for sure making this tomorrow night for supper.

Rick F

Saturday 31st of May 2014

nice

Tammy M

Sunday 2nd of February 2014

This has me drooling! Pinning this one for sure! Thanks for the recipe!

Dawn

Monday 30th of September 2013

What a yummy, yummy sounding recipe! I am not familiar at all with cajun spices. I have no idea ... is it spicy? I love spicy food so if it doesn't work with the cajun I will try with some chili peppers. Thanks!

laurie nykaza

Saturday 28th of September 2013

This looks so good and easy for me to make. I'm always looking for new chicken recipes with pasta . I like that you can make it not too hot for those who like it milder too

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