{"id":"6e851d72-60eb-421e-bac0-a1b98723c1b0","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/6e851d72-60eb-421e-bac0-a1b98723c1b0","source_url":"https://www.andy-cooks.com/blogs/recipes/cajun-chicken-alfredo","title":"Cajun Chicken Alfredo","description":"This is my creamy Cajun chicken Alfredo with zucchini, Parmesan and fettuccine—quick, comforting and easy to scale up for more people.","servings":1,"servings_text":"1","prep_time":"PT0H10M","cook_time":"PT0H15M","total_time":"PT0H25M","image_url":"https://www.andy-cooks.com/cdn/shop/files/20260903015645-andy-20cooks-20-20easy-20cajun-20chicken-20alfredo-20recipe.jpg?crop=center&height=1200&v=1788400608&width=1200","ingredients":[{"text":"2 zucchini (courgettes)","item":"zucchini","quantity":2,"preparation":"courgettes"},{"text":"1 chicken breast, boneless, skinless","item":"chicken breast, boneless, skinless","quantity":1},{"text":"1 tbsp olive oil","item":"olive oil","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 ½ tsp Cajun spice blend","item":"Cajun spice blend","quantity":1.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"100g (3.5 oz) dried fettuccine pasta","item":"dried fettuccine pasta","quantity":100,"unit":"g","metric_alternate":{"quantity":3.5,"unit":"oz"}},{"text":"100ml (3.3 fl oz) thickened/heavy cream","item":"thickened/heavy cream","quantity":100,"unit":"ml","metric_alternate":{"quantity":3.3,"unit":"fl oz"}},{"text":"30g (1 oz) Parmesan cheese","item":"Parmesan cheese","quantity":30,"unit":"g","metric_alternate":{"quantity":1,"unit":"oz"}},{"text":"salt to taste","item":"salt to taste"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Place a medium pot of lightly salted water on high heat to boil.","section":"PREP YOUR INGREDIENTS"},{"number":2,"text":"Slice the zucchini in half lengthwise, then slice on an angle about 1cm thick.","section":"PREP YOUR INGREDIENTS"},{"number":3,"text":"Slice the chicken into strips, a similar thickness to the courgettes.","section":"PREP YOUR INGREDIENTS"},{"number":4,"text":"Preheat a medium saucier on high heat with the oil. Once the oil is hot, add the chicken, ¼ tsp salt, Cajun seasoning and courgettes. Stir to combine.","section":"THE COOK"},{"number":5,"text":"Place the pasta into the boiling water for 8-12 minutes (depending on the brand you’re using) until al dente.","section":"THE COOK"},{"number":6,"text":"Once the chicken becomes golden brown and the courgettes begin to sweat, turn the heat down to medium and add the cream. As the cream reduces, the chicken will finish cooking. Continue simmering for 6-7 minutes until the chicken is cooked through, the cream has thickened and become glossy. Taste and adjust the seasoning until you’re happy with the flavour. Turn the heat down to low until the pasta is ready.","section":"THE COOK"},{"number":7,"text":"Once the pasta is cooked, use tongs to remove the pasta from the boiling water and add to the chicken. Finely grate the Parmesan cheese and toss through the sauce to combine, then plate.","section":"THE COOK"}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T00:10:55.190559+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T00:10:55.190559+00:00"}