Blackened Cajun Chicken Alfredo
Indulge in the rich flavors of Blackened Cajun Chicken Alfredo, a dish that combines succulent blackened chicken with a creamy, zesty alfredo sauce. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions, this recipe is both quick and easy to prepare in just 30 minutes. With its delightful spicy kick from the blackened seasoning and the comforting creaminess of the sauce, it’s sure to become a favorite in your home.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients
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- 1 lb Mafaldine noodles (or fettuccini/linguini)
- 3 chicken breasts
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 6–8 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1.5 cups shredded parmesan cheese
- 4 tablespoons blackened seasoning, divided
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Pound chicken to an even thickness and rub with olive oil. Season generously with blackened seasoning.
- Heat a skillet on medium-high and add olive oil. Cook chicken for 3-4 minutes until browned, then flip and add butter and garlic. Cook until done.
- In the same skillet, melt remaining butter, sauté garlic, then stir in heavy cream and additional blackened seasoning. Simmer until thickened.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions, reserving some pasta water before draining.
- Combine cooked pasta with alfredo sauce, adding reserved water as needed to achieve desired consistency. Top with sliced chicken before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 400g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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