Description
A flavorful dish combining spicy Cajun chicken, creamy Alfredo sauce, and a tangy basil feta swirl, served with crispy Brussels sprouts for a satisfying crunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup hot honey
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil
- 1 cup Brussels sprouts, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp butter
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- Season chicken with Cajun salt, pepper, and sear in olive oil until fully cooked. Slice into strips.
- In a pan, melt butter, sauté garlic, then add cream and Parmesan to make Alfredo sauce.
- Toss Brussels sprouts in oil, bake at 400°F (200°C) until crispy (15-20 mins).
- Mix feta and basil for the swirl.
- Combine pasta with Alfredo sauce, top with chicken, drizzle hot honey, and add feta swirl.
- Serve with crispy Brussels chips on the side.
Notes
- Adjust hot honey amount based on spice preference.
- For extra crispiness, broil Brussels sprouts for the last 2-3 minutes.
- Use gluten-free pasta if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Baking
- Cuisine: American Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
Keywords: spicy chicken, creamy pasta, crispy Brussels sprouts, feta basil swirl