Description
Indulge in the bold flavors of Blackened Cajun Chicken Alfredo, a delightful dish that combines succulent chicken breasts with a rich and creamy alfredo sauce, all infused with zesty Cajun spices. This quick 30-minute meal is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions when you want to impress without spending hours in the kitchen. The blackened seasoning adds a smoky warmth, while the luscious alfredo sauce envelops perfectly cooked pasta, creating a harmonious balance of textures and flavors that everyone at your table will love.
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 (divided)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pound chicken breasts to an even thickness. Rub with olive oil and season with blackened seasoning.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Cook the chicken for 3-4 minutes until dark amber on one side. Flip and reduce heat, adding butter and garlic; cook until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Let the chicken rest before slicing.
- In the same skillet, melt remaining butter and sauté garlic until fragrant. Stir in heavy cream and additional seasoning; simmer until thickened.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions, reserving some pasta water before draining.
- Combine cooked noodles with the alfredo sauce, adding parmesan cheese until melted. Top with sliced chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 300g)
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg