Description
Indulge in the rich and zesty flavors of Blackened Cajun Chicken Alfredo, a dish that combines succulent, blackened chicken breasts with a creamy, garlicky alfredo sauce. This 30-minute meal is perfect for busy weeknights or when you want to impress guests with minimal effort. The bold Cajun spices elevate the dish, while the luscious sauce provides a comforting touch that appeals to both comfort food lovers and culinary enthusiasts. Serve it alongside garlic bread or a fresh salad for an unforgettable dining experience.
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
- 4 tablespoons blackened seasoning
Instructions
- Pound chicken to even thickness, season with olive oil and blackened seasoning.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and cook chicken for 3-4 minutes on one side until dark amber.
- Flip chicken and reduce heat; add butter and garlic, cooking until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove chicken to rest before slicing.
- In the same skillet, melt remaining butter, sauté garlic, then add cream and additional seasoning; simmer to thicken.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions; reserve some water before draining.
- Combine pasta with sauce, stir in parmesan cheese until melted, then mix in sliced chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 300g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg