Description
Indulge in the bold flavors of Blackened Cajun Chicken Alfredo, a dish that combines succulent chicken breasts with a rich, creamy sauce that’s perfectly spiced. This delightful meal is not only quick to prepare—taking just 30 minutes—but also versatile enough for both weeknight dinners and special occasions. With its enticing combination of blackened seasoning and luscious alfredo, this dish is sure to satisfy your cravings for comfort food while exciting your taste buds. Serve it over your favorite noodles, pair it with garlic bread, or enjoy it alongside a fresh salad for a complete culinary experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Mafaldine noodles (or fettuccini/linguini)
- 3 chicken breasts
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons blackened seasoning
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 6–8 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1.5 cups shredded parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pound chicken to an even thickness of 1/4 inch. Rub with olive oil and season both sides with blackened seasoning.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil, and cook chicken for 3–4 minutes until dark amber on one side; flip once.
- Lower heat, add butter and minced garlic, cooking for another 5–6 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Remove chicken and let it rest before slicing.
- In the same skillet, melt remaining butter, sauté garlic for 1–2 minutes, then stir in heavy cream and additional blackened seasoning; simmer until thickened (about 5 minutes).
- Cook noodles according to package instructions; reserve some pasta water before draining.
- Stir in parmesan cheese into the sauce until melted; adjust seasonings.
- Combine cooked noodles with the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed, then top with sliced chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 46g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 145mg