Cajun chicken Alfredo with broccoli

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 04:47:47 GMT

Step 1

Heat oven to 200°F. In large pot, bring 4 quarts salted water to boil.

Step 2

Add pasta and cook until al dente, about 9 minutes. Drain pasta, reserving cooking water. Set pasta aside.

Step 3

Return cooking water to boil. Add broccoli; boil until just tender and bright green, about 2 minutes. Plunge immediately into bowl of ice water. Drain and set aside.

Step 4

Meanwhile, sprinkle both sides of chicken generously with Cajun seasoning.

Step 5

In large skillet, heat oil until shimmering. Arrange chicken in single layer and sauté, flipping once, until temperature on internal thermometer reaches 155°F, about 5 minutes per side. Remove from skillet, cover with foil and transfer to oven to keep warm.

Step 6

Wipe skillet with paper towel and return to stove. Over medium-high heat, melt butter and heat until foaming. Stir in garlic; sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

Step 7

Whisk in wine; bring to simmer. Simmer until sauce has reduced by half, about 2 minutes.

Step 8

Whisk in cream; simmer until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. Fold in parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 9

Add reserved pasta to skillet and toss gently to coat. Arrange broccoli over pasta; top with chicken and garnish with additional parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.

Step 10

Notes:

Step 11

To make your own Cajun Seasoning: Combine 1 tablespoon garlic powder, 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning, 1 tablespoon paprika, 1 tablespoon salt, 1/2 tablespoon black pepper, 1/2 tablespoon cayenne pepper, 1/2 tablespoon dried thyme and 1/2 tablespoon onion powder.

Step 12

To get a head start: The pasta can be cooked in advance, refrigerated and refreshed in hot water just before serving. The broccoli can be blanched and shocked in ice water in advance; simply store in refrigerator in cold water. The Cajun seasoning can be made anytime.

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