Easy Homemade Cajun Chicken Alfredo Sauce (Creamy Recipe)

This Cajun Alfredo sauce can be used with any kind of pasta, including penne and fettuccine. The best part is that you can leave it vegetarian or add all of your favorite toppings, including shrimp, chicken, or sausage.

My beloved flourless Alfredo sauce serves as the foundation for this recipe, but I've added some extra flavor layers that, in my opinion, really bring out the Cajun flavors.

Cajun Alfredo Sauce combines the rich, creamy texture of traditional Alfredo with the bold and spicy flavors of Cajun cuisine. This dish is a favorite among pasta lovers who enjoy a bit of heat in their meals. Here’s everything you need to know to make this delicious recipe at home.

If you want to try more recipes like this alfredo sauce, you can check out our Chicken Mozzarella Pasta, or this Creamy Mozzarella Shrimp Pasta!

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🧾 Ingredients Needed

As much as the ingredients are pretty much simple, I've made a couple of notes regarding some of them below.

• Please use unsalted butter. You want to be able to control the sodium level because parmesan is highly salted and many Cajun spice combinations contain salt.
• Heavy Cream: Instead of using milk or half-and-half, use regular heavy whipping cream. There will be too little sauce.
• Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese: For optimal results, use freshly ground cheese—not shredded or shelf-stable.
• Lemon Zest: To obtain that delightful citrus note without running the risk of a curdled sauce, we're merely going to use the zest of the lemon.

See the recipe card below for precise ingredients and measurements.

📖 Variations

This rich and creamy alfredo sauce is perfect on its own. Different options for flavoring the sauce, to what toppings to serve the Cajun Alfredo Sauce will all make a huge difference in the end! like chicken, shrimp, turkey, or even some sausage. Here are some of the variations ideas you can try.

• Seafood Twist: Replace chicken with shrimp for a Cajun Shrimp Alfredo.
• Vegetarian Option: Skip the chicken and add bell peppers, zucchini noodles, or your favorite vegetables.
• Spice Level: Adjust the cayenne pepper and red pepper flakes to your preferred level of heat.
• Andouille Sausage: Add sliced andouille sausage for an extra layer of Cajun flavor.

‍ 👩🏻‍🍳 How to Make

In this section, I can't wait to show you how easy it is to make this cajun alfredo sauce pasta.

I make it by preparing the sauce first and then mixing everything with it at the end, but I'll give you some pointers if you want to step things up a notch.

STEP 1

Prepare the Pasta. In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add a pinch of salt. Cook pasta until al dente, according to package instructions.

STEP 2

Cook the Chicken. Season the chicken breasts with Cajun seasoning. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil.

STEP 3

Heat the butter until it becomes foamy and the solid white milk begins to bubble. Make sure to add the cream before it browns and cook over low heat to prevent the burning of the butter.

STEP 4

Add salt now if your Cajun spice is unsalted, and stir in the heavy cream. Simmer it for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring constantly, until it coats the back of a spoon without becoming too thick.

STEP 5

Take the sauce from the stove and add the zest of the lemon. Whisk in the parmesan cheese little by little until it melts and becomes smooth.

STEP 6

Taste it and adjust the seasoning if necessary.

After that, you may use it any way you'd like or toss it with your cooked pasta!

🥣 How to Serve

I usually pour this Cajun cream sauce with some shrimp or chicken over my gluten-free pasta dish. I enjoy adding a few vegetables, such as chopped blanched green beans or steamed broccoli.

However, there are a ton of more delectable uses! It could serve as the foundation for baked macaroni and cheese.

For an immediate taste boost, drizzle it over fish, grilled poultry, or roasted vegetables. Make a white pizza using it as the sauce. Mix it with grits or creamy polenta. It even works wonderfully as a dipping sauce for handmade biscuits without gluten.

You could also serve it with chicken breast such as my delicious crispy chicken parmesan, or some grilled chicken like this grilled buffalo chicken.

❄️ Storage and Freezer Instructions

If you have any sauce left over, put it in the refrigerator for up to three days in an airtight container. Reheat the sauce slowly over low heat, thinning up if needed with a little milk or cream. To keep the sauce from splitting, don't boil it.

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Easy Homemade Cajun Chicken Alfredo Sauce (Creamy Recipe)

Savory, fresh, and smoky! Rich and creamy, this Cajun alfredo sauce is ideal served over pasta. The addition of a little zest from a lemon lifts the sauce and makes it ideal for serving with grilled fish or steamed veggies. Although store-bought Cajun seasoning is an option, homemade seasoning offers a more robust taste.

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Course: dinner, Main Course, pasta

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes minutes

Servings: 6 people

Calories: 458kcal

Author: Imsen

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INGREDIENTS

• ▢ 8 ounces of fettuccine pasta or pasta of your choice
• ▢ 2 tablespoons of butter
• ▢ 1 pound of large shrimp peeled and deveined (optional)
• ▢ 1 tablespoon of Cajun seasoning adjust to your preferred level of spiciness
• ▢ 3 cloves of garlic minced
• ▢ 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
• ▢ 1 green bell pepper thinly sliced
• ▢ 1 cup of heavy cream
• ▢ 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
• ▢ Salt and black pepper to taste
• ▢ Fresh parsley or basil for garnish optional

INSTRUCTIONS

• In a large skillet over low heat, melt the butter. until it melts and starts to foam, forming white bubbles on top.
• Add the Cajun seasoning and heavy cream and stir. If necessary, add salt. Simmer for five to six minutes on low heat.
• After turning off the heat, add the lemon zest to the pan. Add the cheese little by little, stirring to ensure the sauce is smooth and the parmesan is well melted. Add salt to taste.
• Toss the pasta in the pan to coat it or serve it whichever you like.

NOTES

Please take note of the salt content of seasonings purchased from stores. Most aren't spice blends; they're seasoning salts. For optimal results, I suggest utilizing the spice blend specified.

Cream that is bubbling shouldn't have lemon juice added to it since it could curdle. Simply use the zest of the lemon.

You can dilute the sauce with a small amount of pasta water if it's too thick.

Cajun Chicken Pasta: Add 12 to 16 ounces of cooked pasta and 2 cups of shredded chicken to make this into a quick dinner. And voilà! Pasta with Cajun chicken. Additions such as frozen peas and spinach are also excellent.

NUTRITION

Calories: 458kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 191mg | Sodium: 427mg | Potassium: 463mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 2.113IU | Vitamin C: 42mg | Calcium: 240mg | Iron: 1mg

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