Blackened Cajun Chicken Alfredo
Indulge in the rich and flavorful experience of Blackened Cajun Chicken Alfredo, a dish that marries the bold spices of Cajun chicken with a creamy, luscious Alfredo sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions when you want to impress your guests. The tender blackened chicken sits atop al dente pasta, all enveloped in a decadent sauce that’s bursting with flavor. Serve it with garlic bread or a fresh salad for a complete meal that satisfies every palate.
- 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
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1.5 cups shredded parmesan cheese
- 4 tablespoons blackened seasoning (plus additional for serving)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pound chicken to an even thickness and rub with olive oil and blackened seasoning.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken until dark amber on one side, about 3–4 minutes. Flip and add butter and garlic, cooking until done (165°F internal temperature).
- In the same skillet, melt remaining butter, sauté garlic, then stir in heavy cream and reserve pasta water.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions; combine with Alfredo sauce and parmesan cheese.
- Top pasta with sliced chicken and sprinkle with extra seasoning before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
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