Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of Blackened Cajun Chicken Alfredo, a perfect 30-minute dish that effortlessly combines succulent blackened chicken breasts with a creamy, garlicky Alfredo sauce. This culinary delight is not only quick and easy to prepare but also versatile enough to impress your family and guests on any occasion. Serve it over tender mafaldine noodles or your pasta of choice, and elevate the meal with garlic bread or a fresh salad. Whether it’s a busy weeknight dinner or a special gathering, this dish promises a flavor explosion that will leave everyone craving more.
Ingredients
- 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
- Blackened seasoning
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Pound chicken breasts to an even thickness; season both sides with olive oil and blackened seasoning.
- Cook in a skillet over medium-high heat with olive oil for about 3-4 minutes until dark amber.
- Flip the chicken once, reduce heat, add butter and garlic, and cook until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Rest the chicken before slicing.
- In the same skillet, melt remaining butter, sauté garlic, then add heavy cream and blackened seasoning; simmer until thickened.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions; reserve some pasta water before draining.
- Combine sauce with parmesan cheese until melted; mix in reserved pasta water and cooked noodles.
- Serve topped with sliced chicken and garnish with parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 740
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 47g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 185mg
Keywords: Adjust spice levels by varying the amount of blackened seasoning. For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream. Add veggies like spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrition.