Blackened Cajun Chicken Alfredo: Indulgent Flavor Awaits
Indulge in the rich flavors of Blackened Cajun Chicken Alfredo, a dish that combines tender chicken with a creamy sauce and pasta.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Gluten-free (with gluten-free pasta)
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 12 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with Cajun seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken until blackened and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side.
- Remove chicken and let it rest, then slice it.
- Cook fettuccine according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, stirring until well combined and heated through.
- Add the cooked fettuccine and sliced chicken to the sauce; toss to coat.
- Serve garnished with chopped parsley and additional Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of Cajun seasoning to taste.
- For a spicier dish, add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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