Description
Indulge in the bold flavors of Blackened Cajun Chicken Alfredo, a delightful fusion of creamy pasta and spicy blackened chicken that will tantalize your taste buds. This dish transforms the classic Alfredo into something extraordinary with the addition of zesty Cajun seasoning, making it a perfect choice for busy weeknights and impressive enough for special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound 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
- Blackened seasoning (paprika, cayenne, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, salt, thyme, oregano)
Instructions
- Pound chicken to an even thickness and rub with olive oil and blackened seasoning.
- Heat skillet over medium-high heat; cook chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until cooked through.
- Remove chicken and tent with foil to rest.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Stir in heavy cream and remaining seasoning; bring to a simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions; reserve some pasta water before draining.
- Combine sauce and parmesan cheese until melted; add reserved pasta water for desired consistency.
- Toss cooked noodles in the sauce and top with sliced blackened chicken before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 350g)
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 815mg
- Fat: 41g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 155mg