Spicy Cajun Chicken Fettuccine
Creamy Alfredo pasta with seared Cajun chicken in one skillet—spicy, buttery, and done in 20 minutes. A TikTok-viral weeknight dinner that tastes like you tried way harder than you did.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 685
- Protein
- 48g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Boil salted water in a large skillet, add fettuccine, cook until al dente, ~9 minutes. Reserve 0.5 cup pasta water, drain.
Step 2
Return skillet to medium-high heat with 2 tbsp butter. Season chicken with Cajun seasoning, add to pan, stir frequently until cooked through, ~5 minutes.
Step 3
Pour in heavy cream and lemon juice. Stir constantly until simmering, then add grated Parmesan a handful at a time, stirring until melted and glossy.
Step 4
Return pasta to skillet with sauce. Toss, adding reserved pasta water a splash at a time until the sauce coats every strand.
Step 5
Taste and season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately while hot and creamy.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet
- wooden spoon
- measuring cups
- measuring spoons
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