cajun chicken tender alfredo
This new cajun chicken alfredo recipe I created is filled with chicken tenders. It's delicious.
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prep time
5 Min
cook time
15 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
6 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 11 frozen chicken breast tenders
- 3 tablespoons cajun seasoning, divided
- 1 tablespoon melted margarine
- 1 pound dried penne pasta
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound kielbasa sausage, casings removed and sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
How To Make cajun chicken tender alfredo
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Step 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a cookie sheet with cooking spray. Add chicken breast tenders.
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Step 2Bake for 10 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely. Cut chicken tenders into 1/2 nuggets. Transfer into a medium bowl.
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Step 3Add 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning and melted margarine: mix well with a fork for 30 seconds. Set aside.
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Step 4Cook penne pasta according to package directions; drain. Tranfser to a large bowl, add grated Parmesan cheese and 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning; whisk well. Set aside.
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Step 5Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic, sliced kielbasa sausages and sliced chicken tenders and cook for 6 minutes or until garlic starts to brown.
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Step 6Sprinkle over the remaining cajun seasoning and stir to evenly coat the sausages and chicken tenders.
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Step 7Add heavy cream and bring to a boil for 5 minutes. Add penne pasta mixture, stirring until evenly mixed.
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Step 8Sprinkle with shredded Parmesan cheese and parsley; stir well for 3 minutes until the sauce is thickened. Remove from heat. Cool completely.
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Category:
Pasta
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Keyword:
#Alfredo
Keyword:
#chicken-tenders
Ingredient:
Chicken
Culture:
American
Method:
Stove Top
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