Description
Creamy Cajun Alfredo Shells bring together tender pasta, juicy Cajun-spiced chicken, and a rich, cheesy Alfredo sauce for the perfect comfort meal with a kick.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces Shell Pasta
- 2 medium Chicken Breasts, sliced
- 1 ½ tablespoons Cajun Seasoning
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 4 Garlic Cloves, minced
- 1 ½ cups Heavy Cream
- ¾ cup Parmesan Cheese, freshly grated
- Salt and Black Pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Set a large pot of salted water to boil and preheat a deep skillet over medium heat.
- Combine Ingredients: Toss the chicken in Cajun seasoning. Heat olive oil in the skillet and cook the chicken until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Assemble the Dish: Stir in Parmesan cheese, letting it melt into the cream. Season with salt and pepper. Add cooked pasta and stir to coat every shell.
- Cook to Perfection: Add the Cajun chicken back into the pan. Let everything simmer for a couple of minutes.
- Finishing Touches: Sprinkle with fresh parsley.
- Serve and Enjoy: Plate the creamy shells warm and serve with a side of bread or salad.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for best texture and flavor.
- Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency.
- For extra spice, increase Cajun seasoning or add cayenne pepper.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: Cajun Alfredo, Pasta Shells, Creamy Chicken Pasta, Spicy Alfredo