One Pot Cajun Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo
A creamy, flavorful one-pot dish combining Cajun-spiced chicken, tender broccoli, and pasta in a rich Alfredo sauce.
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 8 ounces broccoli florets (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 medium shallot (finely diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 ounces parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
Protein
- 1 ¼ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (cubed into 1 inch pieces)
- 1 ½ - 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons water
Dairy & Broth
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- ½ pound dried penne rigate pasta (or similar pasta)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (finely chopped)
Instructions
- Cook broccoli, shallot, and garlic; sear chicken with Cajun seasoning; then steam broccoli.
- Sauté shallots and garlic in butter; add broth, cream, and pasta; simmer until pasta is just under al dente.
- Return chicken and broccoli to pan; add Parmesan and simmer until sauce thickens. Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
Adjust Cajun seasoning to taste and serve immediately for best flavor.