Description
Blackened Cajun Chicken Alfredo is a tantalizing dish that combines juicy, blackened chicken with a rich, creamy Alfredo sauce served over pasta. Infused with bold Cajun spices, this meal delivers an explosion of flavor that’s perfect for gatherings or cozy dinners at home. Impress your guests with this easy-to-make recipe that’s sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz fettuccine or linguine
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts generously with Cajun seasoning and let sit for 10 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for about 6 minutes on each side until blackened and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F). Remove and let rest.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute). Add heavy cream and simmer for 3 minutes, stirring continuously.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Cook pasta according to package instructions; drain.
- Toss pasta in the sauce and serve topped with sliced chicken and additional Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg