Best 8 Cajun Fettuccine Alfredo With Andouille Recipes

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**A Cajun Feast: Fettuccine Alfredo with Andouille, Shrimp, and Vegetables**

**Introduction:**
Prepare your taste buds for a tantalizing journey as we introduce you to a delightful fusion of Cajun and Italian flavors: Cajun Fettuccine Alfredo. This extraordinary dish combines the richness of Alfredo sauce with the bold and spicy essence of Cajun cuisine, resulting in a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving more. Get ready to indulge in a culinary adventure with our carefully curated recipes, featuring three variations of this delectable dish.

**Recipe 1: Basic Cajun Fettuccine Alfredo:**
This recipe serves as the foundation for our Cajun Fettuccine Alfredo journey. We'll guide you through the essential steps of creating a creamy and flavorful Alfredo sauce, infused with Cajun spices that bring a subtle heat and depth of flavor. Succulent shrimp and tender vegetables add a delightful contrast to the richness of the sauce, making this dish a well-balanced and satisfying meal.

**Recipe 2: Cajun Fettuccine Alfredo with Andouille Sausage:**
In this variation, we introduce the robust and smoky flavors of andouille sausage, adding an extra layer of spice and smokiness to the Alfredo sauce. The andouille sausage pairs perfectly with the shrimp and vegetables, creating a harmonious blend of flavors that will excite your taste buds.

**Recipe 3: Cajun Fettuccine Alfredo with Chicken:**
For those who prefer a classic protein option, our third recipe features succulent chicken breast, marinated in a Cajun spice blend. The chicken is cooked to perfection and tossed in the creamy Alfredo sauce, resulting in a dish that is both hearty and flavorful.

**Conclusion:**
No matter which variation you choose, our Cajun Fettuccine Alfredo recipes promise an unforgettable culinary experience. With its combination of creamy, spicy, and savory flavors, this dish is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen. So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and embark on a culinary adventure that will transport your taste buds to the vibrant streets of New Orleans.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

ONE-POT CAJUN FETTUCCINE ALFREDO PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY



One-pot Cajun Fettuccine Alfredo Pasta Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: chicken breasts, cooked andouille sausage, olive oil, garlic, bell peppers, medium onion, milk, fettuccine pasta, parmesan cheese, fresh parsley, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, dried oregano, dried thyme, salt, pepper

Provided by Vaughn Vreeland

Categories     Dinner

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 chicken breasts, sliced
1 lb cooked andouille sausage
4 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 bell peppers, diced
1 medium onion, diced
6 cups milk, whole preferred
1 lb fettuccine pasta, uncooked
¾ cup parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, plus more for serving
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine all spices for the cajun seasoning and mix together. Set aside. Store any extra in an airtight container for future use.
  • In a heavy bottom pot (such as a Dutch oven), heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.
  • Add the sliced chicken and 2½ tablespoons of the prepared cajun seasoning.
  • Add the andouille sausage and cook until the chicken is no longer pink, about 4-5 minutes.
  • Remove the meat from the pot and add the remaining olive oil.
  • Add the garlic, diced peppers and onions and cook until the onions are transparent and softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the milk and stir so that the seasoning is incorporated into the liquid.
  • Turn the heat to high and bring to a boil.
  • Add the uncooked fettuccine, stirring constantly until the noodles are al dente, about 10 minutes.
  • On low heat, add the meat back in and stir so that it's evenly incorporated.
  • Add the cheese and parsley, and stir. Remove from the heat.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 880 calories, Carbohydrate 80 grams, Fat 40 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 48 grams, Sugar 19 grams

CAJUN CHICKEN ALFREDO



Cajun Chicken Alfredo image

Provided by Guy Fieri

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 (5-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup blackening spice (recommended: Paul Prudhomme's Chicken)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons minced garlic
1 cup roughly chopped marinated sun-dried tomatoes
1/4 cup white wine
3 cups heavy cream
3/4 cup grated Parmesan
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 pound cooked fettuccine
1/2 cup sliced scallions

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Dredge the chicken breasts in the blackening spice and place in a cast iron skillet over very high heat. Blacken both sides of the chicken and place in the oven for 10 minutes, or until internal temperature of chicken reaches 165 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer. Slice in strips on the bias and set aside.
  • In a saute pan over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil. Add garlic and lightly caramelize. Then add the sun-dried tomatoes and the chicken slices. Deglaze the pan with the white wine. Add the heavy cream, increase the heat to a simmer, and reduce the cream sauce by half.
  • When the cream sauce is to desired consistency, stir in 1/2 cup Parmesan, salt, pepper, and pasta.
  • Nest the pasta on large rimmed plates, pour sauce over pasta, and garnish with scallions and the remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan.

ONE-POT CAJUN PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY



One-Pot Cajun Pasta Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: olive oil, chicken breasts, andouille sausage, garlic, yellow onion, red pepper, green pepper, mushroom, pasta, chicken broth, heavy cream, parmesan cheese, cajun seasoning, green onion, cayenne pepper, onion powder, paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Dinner

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 chicken breasts, diced
8 oz andouille sausage, or smoked sausage, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
½ yellow onion, sliced
1 red pepper, sliced
1 green pepper, sliced
2 cups mushroom
16 oz pasta, 1 box, of your choice, we used linguine
5 cups chicken broth
½ cup heavy cream
1 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
green onion, optional, for garnish
cayenne pepper, equal parts
onion powder, equal parts
paprika, equal parts
garlic powder, equal parts
salt, equal parts
pepper, equal parts

Steps:

  • Pour olive oil into the pot.
  • Add diced chicken breast to the pot, cover with cajun seasoning, and stir until the chicken is evenly seasoned.
  • Add sliced sausage and stir. Cook the meat on medium heat for 5-10 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
  • Once the meat is cooked, add in the garlic, onion, peppers, and mushrooms, and stir. Continue stirring for 3-5 minutes as the veggies cook down.
  • Add the dry pasta to the pot (if using long, thin noodles, break in half), then pour in the chicken broth. Stir until everything is well-mixed.
  • Cover the pot and bring to a boil. Once boiling, keep covered bring the heat down to a simmer for 10 minutes (stirring every two minutes).
  • NOTE: If there still extra chicken broth, you can discard it, cook longer until the liquid evaporates, or add a little cornstarch to thicken the liquid.
  • Lastly, add heavy cream and parmesan and stir until your pasta is well blended. Stir in parmesan cheese.
  • Garnish with green onions, more parmesan, a sprinkle of cajun seasoning (if you want some extra spice), and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 654 calories, Carbohydrate 56 grams, Fat 38 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 18 grams, Sugar 6 grams

ONE-POT CAJUN CHICKEN AND SAUSAGE ALFREDO PASTA



One-Pot Cajun Chicken and Sausage Alfredo Pasta image

It is so simple to make and absolutely packed with flavor. Tender chunks of chicken with smoky pieces of sausage in a rich and delicious homemade Cajun-flavored Alfredo sauce.

Provided by Christine

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Chicken

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces
½ teaspoon kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper to taste
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
14 ounces smoked sausage, sliced on the diagonal
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 ¼ cups heavy cream
2 cups dried penne pasta
1 ½ tablespoons Cajun seasoning, plus more to taste
½ cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon minced Italian flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large, covered cooking pot over medium-high heat. Brown chicken in the hot oil, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Add sausage to the pot and continue to cook until lightly browned, about 5 minutes more. Stir in garlic and cook for about 2 minutes. Add chicken broth, heavy cream, pasta, and Cajun seasoning. Stir together and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, about 5 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and cook until pasta is tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Remove the pot from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese. Stir in chopped parsley and sprinkle with additional Cajun seasoning if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 723.1 calories, Carbohydrate 22.4 g, Cholesterol 163.2 mg, Fat 52.9 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 38.6 g, SaturatedFat 22.1 g, Sodium 1706.5 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

CAJUN FETTUCCINE ALFREDO WITH ANDOUILLE



Cajun Fettuccine Alfredo with Andouille image

Spice up classic fettuccine alfredo by adding bold Cajun seasonings and andouille sausage. This comforting meal comes together fast enough to enjoy on a busy weeknight, but is impressive enough to serve guests.

Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Kosher salt
12 ounces fettuccine
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
6 ounces andouille sausage, sliced into rounds
4 scallions, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan, plus more for serving
2 tablespoons flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the fettuccine according to package directions.
  • While the pasta cooks, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown on both sides, about 3 minutes. Add the scallions, celery, bell pepper, and Cajun seasoning and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Add the cream and simmer until slightly thickened, about 1 minute.
  • Once the pasta is cooked, transfer it directly from the boiling water into the cream sauce using tongs or a pasta fork. Sprinkle the pasta with the Parmesan and toss to combine. Add a splash of the starchy pasta water to help the sauce thicken and coat the pasta. Top with chopped parsley and serve with additional Parmesan.

CAJUN SHRIMP ALFREDO



Cajun Shrimp Alfredo image

Spicy and creamy....a great combination! Homemade Alfredo is always best, but the Knorr® mix plus Parmesan is a quick easy alternative. Serve over angel hair pasta.

Provided by GIMMEYOURWILDS

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes     Creamy     Alfredo Pasta Sauce Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

½ pound andouille sausage, diced
¼ onion, diced
¼ cup diced celery
¼ cup diced red bell pepper
2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
¼ teaspoon dried sage
1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 ¾ cups milk
1 (1.6 oz) package dry Alfredo sauce mix (such as Knorr®)
1 tablespoon butter
½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons minced garlic, divided

Steps:

  • Combine sausage, onion, celery, red bell pepper, Cajun seasoning, and sage in a skillet; cook and stir until sausage is cooked through and celery and bell pepper are softened, 5 to 10 minutes. Add shrimp and cook until cooked through and bright pink, about 5 minutes. Remove skillet from heat.
  • Whisk milk, Alfredo sauce mix, and butter together in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer sauce, stirring occasionally, until smooth and thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir Parmesan cheese and garlic into sauce until cheese is melted. Stir shrimp mixture into sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 301.8 calories, Carbohydrate 10.2 g, Cholesterol 156.3 mg, Fat 18.2 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 23.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 1148 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

CAJUN CHICKEN AND ANDOUILLE PASTA



Cajun Chicken and Andouille Pasta image

Make and share this Cajun Chicken and Andouille Pasta recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Beautiful6arbage

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into thin strips
1 lb smoked andouille sausage, sliced into bite size pieces
2 -3 teaspoons cajun seasoning
2 tablespoons butter, unsalted
2 cups half-and-half
1/4 cup sun-dried tomato, seeded and sliced
1/2 red bell pepper, seeded, sliced into 1/4 inch wide strips
1/2 green pepper, seeded, sliced into 1/4 inch wide strips
1/2 medium red onion, sliced into 1/4 inch strips
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
1/4 dried basil
2 garlic cloves, crushed, peeled and minced
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
16 ounces pasta, I use bow ties

Steps:

  • Place chicken pieces in a medium bowl, sprinkle the cajun seasoning over and toss to coat.
  • In a large, deep skillet sauté the garlic in the butter for about two minutes. Add chicken and andouille pieces. Sauté for about 4 minutes.
  • Add the red and green peppers to the skillet. Cook for about 2 minutes, then add the red onion.
  • Reduce heat. Add half and half, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and sun dried tomatoes. Heat through. Add basil.
  • Pour over hot pasta and toss with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 819.5, Fat 39.4, SaturatedFat 17.6, Cholesterol 138.9, Sodium 1345.2, Carbohydrate 67.3, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 4.8, Protein 46.8

CAJUN FETTUCCINE ALFREDO



Cajun Fettuccine Alfredo image

I had made this recipe some time ago and misplaced it. I wanted to put in cookbook as not to loose it again. It is very yummy.

Provided by Bev. E.

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 lb andouille sausage, cut into 1/4 inch slices
1/2 lb crawfish
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon basil
1 teaspoon blackened fish seasoning
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 cups heavy cream
2 lbs fettuccine pasta, cooked al dente

Steps:

  • Heat oil and garlic in a skillet.
  • Add shrimp, crawfish, sausage and seasonings.
  • When shrimp just turn pink, add heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
  • Add parmesan cheese and simmer until a smooth and creamy consistency is reached.
  • Toss with cooked fettucine, garnish with chopped scallions and serve with warm French bread.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Fresh andouille sausage, Parmesan cheese, and fettuccine pasta are all essential for this dish.
  • Don't be afraid to adjust the spice level to your liking. If you like things spicy, add more cayenne pepper or crushed red pepper flakes. If you prefer a milder dish, reduce or omit the cayenne pepper.
  • Cook the fettuccine pasta according to the package directions. Al dente pasta is best for this dish.
  • Saute the andouille sausage and vegetables until they are browned and cooked through.
  • Make the Alfredo sauce by melting butter in a saucepan and whisking in flour. Slowly whisk in milk until the sauce is smooth and creamy. Stir in Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper to taste.
  • Combine the cooked pasta, andouille sausage, vegetables, and Alfredo sauce in a large bowl. Toss to coat.
  • Serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley.

Conclusion:

This Cajun fettuccine Alfredo with andouille is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The creamy Alfredo sauce, spicy andouille sausage, and tender vegetables come together to create a flavor-packed dish that is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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