Cajun Chicken Alfredo Fettuccine Pasta with Velveeta Sauce
Cajun Chicken Alfredo Fettuccine Pasta with Velveeta Sauce is a delightful and creamy dish that marries the richness of cheese with the bold flavors of Cajun spices. Perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests, this recipe is ready in under 30 minutes and guaranteed to impress. The tender chicken and luscious Velveeta sauce envelop each strand of fettuccine, creating a comforting meal that everyone will crave. Customize it with your favorite vegetables or adjust the spice level to suit your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 lb fettuccine pasta
- 4 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic
- 3 cups heavy cream
- 8 oz Velveeta cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine: Bring salted water to boil in a large pot, add pasta, and cook until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté the chicken: In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter, add chicken cubes, and cook until browned (7–10 minutes). Stir in minced garlic in the last minute.
- Make the sauce: Pour heavy cream and chicken broth into the skillet, stir well, and simmer gently. Add Velveeta and Parmesan; stir until melted.
- Combine: Add cooked fettuccine to the skillet; toss to coat evenly and heat through for 2–3 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 120mg