Description
Indulge in the rich and flavorful experience of Blackened Cajun Chicken Alfredo, a dish that marries succulent chicken breasts with a creamy, cajun-seasoned alfredo sauce. This quick and easy recipe comes together in just 30 minutes, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or special family gatherings. The bold flavors of the blackened chicken combined with the velvety texture of the sauce create a comforting meal that is sure to impress. Serve it over your favorite noodles and enjoy a delightful dinner that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Mafaldine noodles (or fettuccini/linguini)
- 3 chicken breasts
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons blackened seasoning, divided
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 6-8 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1.5 cups shredded parmesan cheese
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Instructions
- Pound chicken to an even thickness, rub with olive oil, and season with blackened seasoning.
- Heat skillet over medium-high heat; cook chicken for 3-4 minutes on one side until dark amber.
- Flip chicken, reduce heat to low, add butter and garlic; cook until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove chicken and let rest under foil.
- In the same skillet, melt remaining butter; sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add heavy cream and remaining blackened seasoning; simmer until thickened.
- Cook noodles according to package directions; reserve pasta water before draining.
- Stir parmesan into sauce until melted; mix in noodles and adjust seasoning.
- Serve topped with sliced chicken and extra cajun seasoning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 115mg