Blackened Cajun Chicken Alfredo
Experience the rich and zesty flavors of Blackened Cajun Chicken Alfredo, a dish that combines perfectly blackened chicken breasts with a creamy, cajun-seasoned alfredo sauce. This delightful pasta recipe is not only quick to prepare, taking just 30 minutes from start to finish, but it also makes an impressive centerpiece for family dinners or casual gatherings. The succulent chicken pairs beautifully with the luscious sauce, making every bite an explosion of flavor that will have everyone coming back for more. Serve it alongside garlic bread or a fresh salad for a complete meal that satisfies both taste and presentation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- Blackened seasoning blend (smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, salt, thyme, oregano)
Instructions
- Pound chicken to an even thickness and season with olive oil and blackened seasoning.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for about 3–4 minutes on each side until fully cooked.
- Remove chicken from the skillet and let it rest.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic.
- Stir in heavy cream and remaining blackened seasoning; simmer until thickened.
- Cook noodles according to package instructions and reserve pasta water.
- Combine cooked noodles with the alfredo sauce and top with sliced chicken.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 200g)
- Calories: 670
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
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