Cheesy Cajun Alfredo Chicken

Servings:

4 servings

Prep Time:

15 minutes

Cook Time:

35 minutes

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp butter
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Season the chicken:
   • Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels.
   • Rub olive oil evenly over each breast.
   • Season generously with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper on both sides.
2. Cook the chicken:
   • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
   • Heat an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
   • Sear chicken 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown.
   • Transfer skillet to oven and bake 12–15 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
   • Remove chicken and set aside; keep skillet with drippings on the stove.
3. Make the Alfredo sauce:
   • Reduce heat to medium, add butter to the skillet.
   • Once melted, sauté garlic 30 seconds until fragrant.
   • Pour in heavy cream; stir and bring to a gentle simmer.
   • Whisk in Parmesan cheese until sauce is smooth and thickened (2–3 minutes).
   • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Assemble and bake:
   • Return chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning sauce over each.
   • Sprinkle mozzarella evenly on top.
   • Place under the broiler 2–3 minutes until cheese is bubbly and lightly golden.
5. Garnish and serve:
   • Remove from oven and let rest 2 minutes.
   • Sprinkle chopped parsley over the chicken.
   • Serve hot, spooning extra sauce from the pan over each plate.

Serving Suggestions

• Over fettuccine or linguine
• With steamed broccoli or asparagus
• Garlic bread on the side