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Cajun Chicken Alfredo (Skillet or Casserole)
This Cajun Chicken Alfredo is the warm, satisfying pasta hug you didn’t know you needed, but now you can't live without! The pasta is swaddled in intoxicating Alfredo sauce spiked with just the right kick of Cajun heat and bursting with juicy chicken, andouille sausage and bell peppers or you can swap in your favorite protein/veggies. You can keep the Cajun Chicken Alfredo minimal and serve it hot from the skillet or get fun, flirty and above all, cheesy in casserole form. For the Cajun Chicken Alfredo casserole, the middle is lined with smoked Gouda and the top is blanketed in mozzarella for epic velvety, creamy, cheesy, gooey goodness! Serve this Cajun Chicken Alfredo with garlic bread and fresh tomato cucumber salad for a complete meal the whole family will love!
👥 10 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 1h 15m⏳ Prep: 45 min🔥 Cook: 30 min👤 Jen📖 carlsbadcravings
🥘 Ingredients
Check off ingredients as you prepare them:
🍳 Cookware
- pan
- oven
- cutting board
- skillet
- whisk
- pot
- baking dish
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Pasta
2
If baking: preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly spray a 9x13 pan with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
3
Cook pasta just until al dente according to package directions – don’t overcook! Strain and rinse with cold water. Drizzle with olive oil to prevent it from sticking; set aside.
olive oil (divided)3 tablespoons
4
Chicken and Sausage
5
While the chicken is still on the cutting board, pat it dry and toss with 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning and ½ teaspoon salt.
Cajun seasoning1 tablespoon-3 teaspoons Cajun seasoning (see notes)1teaspoon salt1/2
6
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium high heat. Once hot, add chicken and let sear ⏱️ 1-2 minutes, then continue to cook until opaque (will not be cooked through). Transfer to a plate. Don’t wipe out skillet.
7
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in the skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the sliced sausage and toss to coat in the oil then spread sausage in an even layer. Cook until the bottom is browned, about ⏱️ 2 minutes (check 1-2 slices for doneness before flipping). Flip the sausage over and cook until the bottom is browned, ⏱️ 1-2 minutes. Transfer the sausage to the plate with the chicken, leaving drippings behind.
olive oil (divided)3 tablespoons
8
Alfredo Sauce
9
Melt 4 tablespoons butter in the same skillet over medium heat. Add onions and bell peppers. Increase to medium high and sauté for ⏱️ 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook ⏱️ 30 seconds. Sprinkle in the flour and cook, while stirring, for ⏱️ 2 minutes.
onion (chopped)1/2garlic (minced)4 cloves
10
Turn heat to low then gradually whisk in half and half, chicken broth, 1-3 teaspoons Cajun seasoning, parsley, dried thyme, salt, and granulated bouillon. Bring to a simmer, whisking constantly. Continue to simmer over medium heat, whisking often until thickened (but not overly thick), ⏱️ 5-10 minutes.
half and half3 cupsCajun seasoning1 tablespoon-3 teaspoons Cajun seasoning (see notes)1dried parsley1 teaspoon
11
Turn heat to low and whisk in Parmesan cheese until melted. Stir in chicken, sausage and pasta and toss until evenly coated (if your skillet is too small, combine everything together in a large pot such as the one you used to cook the pasta).
12
Serve or Assemble and Bake
13
Taste and season with salt, Cajun seasoning or cayenne pepper to taste. Serve from the skillet or proceed to assemble and bake - instructions to follow.
Cajun seasoning1 tablespoon-3 teaspoons Cajun seasoning (see notes)1
14
Pour half of the pasta into the prepared baking dish and spread into an even layer. Layer pasta evenly with smoked Gouda. Pour remaining pasta over cheese and spread into an even layer. Sprinkle with 1 cup mozzarella cheese.
15
Bake uncovered at 350 degrees F for ⏱️ 25-30 minutes or until bubbly and the Gouda is melted. Let sit ⏱️ 5-10 minutes before serving.
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