• Bring a large pot filled with salted water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add noodles and cook al dente, according to package directions (8-10 minutes).
• In the final 3-4 minutes of boiling the noodles, add the broccoli.
• When done, reserve 1 cup of pasta water; drain the rest. Set aside.

Chicken

• Season chicken evenly on all sides with cajun seasoning.
• To a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, add oil. Once hot, add chicken breasts. Cook chicken for 5 minutes. Then, flip over the chicken, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
• Remove from heat. Transfer the chicken to a plate. Tent to keep warm.

Cajun Alfredo

• In the same skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
• Mix in salt, pepper, cajun seasoning, red pepper flakes, heavy cream, cream cheese, parmesan, and ½ cup of the reserved pasta water. Whisk together until the cream cheese has melted through and the mixture is creamy.
• Add cooked pasta and broccoli, tossing to coat. (If you want a thinner sauce, add more reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached.)
• Slice chicken into strips. Top the pasta with the sliced chicken. Serve with additional parmesan cheese for garnish.