Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of Blackened Cajun Chicken Alfredo, a dish that fuses succulent chicken breasts with a creamy, cajun-spiced alfredo sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, this recipe is quick to prepare and delivers an explosion of taste with its bold seasoning and velvety texture. Serve it alongside garlic bread or a fresh salad to elevate your dining experience. Whether you’re cooking for family or entertaining friends, this dish is sure to impress and satisfy.
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 (see below)
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Pound chicken to an even thickness and rub with olive oil. Season both sides liberally with blackened seasoning.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Cook the chicken for 3-4 minutes until it develops a dark amber color, then flip and reduce heat to low. Add butter and minced garlic; cook until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet, cover with foil, and let rest before slicing.
- In the same skillet, melt remaining butter, add garlic, sauté for 1–2 minutes, then stir in cream and additional blackened seasoning. Allow to simmer until thickened.
- Cook noodles according to package instructions; reserve some pasta water before draining.
- Stir parmesan into the sauce until melted, then mix in reserved pasta water.
- Combine noodles with the sauce and top with sliced chicken before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 750
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 150mg