cajun chicken tender alfredo

2 Pinches
st bernard, LA
Updated on May 1, 2022

This new cajun chicken alfredo recipe I created is filled with chicken tenders. It's delicious.

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

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a cookie sheet with cooking spray. Add chicken breast tenders.
  • Step 2
    Bake for 10 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely. Cut chicken tenders into 1/2 nuggets. Transfer into a medium bowl.
  • Step 3
    Add 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning and melted margarine: mix well with a fork for 30 seconds. Set aside.
  • Step 4
    Cook 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.
  • Step 5
    Heat 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.
  • Step 6
    Sprinkle over the remaining cajun seasoning and stir to evenly coat the sausages and chicken tenders.
  • Step 7
    Add heavy cream and bring to a boil for 5 minutes. Add penne pasta mixture, stirring until evenly mixed.
  • Step 8
    Sprinkle 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
Keyword: #Alfredo
Ingredient: Chicken
Culture: American
Method: Stove Top

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