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Cajun Chicken Alfredo
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Lighter Cajun Chicken Alfredo

Cajun chicken Alfredo gets lightened up with an easy substitute of a lighter sauce and vegetable noodles. If you are looking for all the amazing taste of the original but with less calories, you have to this Cajun chicken Alfredo recipe.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword Cajun chicken, chicken alfredo, lighter chicken alfredo
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 363kcal
Author Shannah Coe

Ingredients

Cajun Seasoning

  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Mexican oregano
  • 1/2 tsp thyme
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Remaining Ingredients

  • 2 bell peppers sliced
  • 6 chicken breasts about 6 oz each
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 cups zucchini noodles
  • 1 jar Bertolli Cauliflower and Milk Alfredo Sauce
  • 3 Tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, combine ingredients for Cajun seasoning. Rub over chicken breasts.
    1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper, 1/2 tsp Mexican oregano, 1/2 tsp thyme, 1/2 tsp salt
  • In a large skillet, heat 1 Tbsp olive oil. Add chicken breasts and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side or until cooked through. Transfer to plate.
    3 Tbsp olive oil, 6 chicken breasts
  • Heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in pan and add peppers. Cook on medium heat for 5-7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to plate with chicken.
    2 bell peppers
  • Heat remaining 1 Tbsp oil in pan. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
    6 cloves garlic
  • Reserve 3 Tbsp Bertolli sauce.
    1 jar Bertolli Cauliflower and Milk Alfredo Sauce
  • Add zucchini noodles and remaining Bertolli sauce. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until heated through.
    4 cups zucchini noodles
  • Serve chicken and peppers on top of zucchini noodles. Top with reserved Bertolli sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 363kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 51g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 472mg | Potassium: 1355mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1818IU | Vitamin C: 83mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 2mg