original recipe here: https://tasty.com/recipe/cajun-chicken-alfredo
cook the pasta in boiling water per the directions on the box, then drain
butterfly the chicken breasts, then cut into thin strips. (1/8" - 1/4" thick, approximately 1 - 1.5" long)
in a second large pot, heat the oil
add the chicken to the hot oil, season using Cajun Two-Step to taste (I prefer a heavier application), and begin stirring to avoid burning
as the chicken begins to cook, add the garlic and onion, cook until the chicken is no longer pink
add smoked sausage. At this point, I like to dust with another application of Cajun Two-Step
pour in heavy cream, and heat until boiling
add pasta to pot, and mix everything together
add both bags of cheese, and stir in until everything is mixed consistently
Serve. The original recipe calls out half the cream and cheese. (basically, less sauce). I made extra sauce because the pasta soaks it up.
The recipe also says this is 4 servings. I have served it to my family of 5 plus a toddler, and had approximately 2 servings left over for the next day, so i think their serving size is a bit on the heavier side.
Ingredients
Directions
cook the pasta in boiling water per the directions on the box, then drain
butterfly the chicken breasts, then cut into thin strips. (1/8" - 1/4" thick, approximately 1 - 1.5" long)
in a second large pot, heat the oil
add the chicken to the hot oil, season using Cajun Two-Step to taste (I prefer a heavier application), and begin stirring to avoid burning
as the chicken begins to cook, add the garlic and onion, cook until the chicken is no longer pink
add smoked sausage. At this point, I like to dust with another application of Cajun Two-Step
pour in heavy cream, and heat until boiling
add pasta to pot, and mix everything together
add both bags of cheese, and stir in until everything is mixed consistently
Serve. The original recipe calls out half the cream and cheese. (basically, less sauce). I made extra sauce because the pasta soaks it up.
The recipe also says this is 4 servings. I have served it to my family of 5 plus a toddler, and had approximately 2 servings left over for the next day, so i think their serving size is a bit on the heavier side.