Cajun Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo
Serves 610 mins prep20 mins cook
This Cajun Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo is filled with fresh broccoli, spicy homemade cajun seasoning, tender chicken and a creamy lightened-up alfredo sauce. Using only one pot, this vegetable-loaded pasta dish is an easy weeknight meal that packs an extra spicy punch of flavor.
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What you need

tbsp cajun seasoning

tbsp olive oil

red bell pepper

orange bell pepper

yellow bell pepper

cup broccoli florets

yellow onion

clove garlic

oz spaghetti pasta

cup fat free milk

cup reduced sodium chicken broth

tsp salt

cracked black pepper

zucchini

cup shredded mozzarella

tbsp smoked paprika

tbsp garlic powder

tbsp onion powder
tbsp dried oregano

tbsp cayenne

tsp ground black pepper

flat-leaf parsley

grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
0 Add the sliced and chopped chicken to a large mixing bowl and top with 3 Tbsp. cajun seasoning. Mix to ensure all sides are coated with the seasoning. 1 In a deep skillet or dutch oven with high sides, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken slices and cook until golden brown and cooked through, approximately 5 minutes. Once cooked, transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside. 2 Add the peppers, broccoli, onion and garlic to the same skillet and sauté until softened. 3 Pour the half and half and chicken broth in with the vegetables. If you want mild (still spicy as this is a cajun dish) add 1 tsp. of cajun seasoning to the mixture along with salt and pepper. If you want spicy, add 2 tsp. of cajun seasoning and stir to combine. 4 Break the spaghetti noodles in half and add to the pot in a criss cross pattern. This helps them cook through and not stick together in the pot. Press the noodles down so they’re submerged in the liquid to cook. 5 Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and let simmer for about 10-15 minutes or until the pasta is cooked to your liking, stirring often. 6 Once the noodles have softened, add the spiralized zucchini and mix to combine. 7 Once the pasta is cooked and zucchini is soft, add the cheese to the pot and mix to melt and combine. Let simmer for 3-5 minutes. 8 Add the cooked chicken back into the pot and stir into the pasta. Simmer for 3-5 minutes to allow the chicken to heat through and the flavors to melt together while the sauce thickens. Taste and adjust seasonings, if needed.View original recipe
