Name: Indulge in Creamy Blackened Cajun Chicken Alfredo Tonight!
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients: 1 lb mafaldine noodles; 3 chicken breasts; 4 tablespoon olive oil; 6 tablespoon butter; 6-8 cloves garlic, minced; 2 cup heavy whipping cream; 1 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese; 4 tablespoon blackened seasoning, divided; Salt and pepper, to taste; 2 tablespoon smoked paprika; 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon onion powder; 2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

Description

Blackened Cajun Chicken Alfredo is a spicy, creamy pasta dish that combines bold Cajun spices with rich Alfredo sauce, featuring tender chicken breasts and mafaldine noodles.

Ingredients

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1 lb mafaldine noodles
3 chicken breasts
4 tablespoon olive oil
6 tablespoon butter
6–8 cloves garlic, minced
2 cup heavy whipping cream
1 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
4 tablespoon blackened seasoning, divided
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 tablespoon smoked paprika
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

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Instructions

Pound the chicken breasts to an even 1/4-inch thickness and coat both sides with olive oil and 2-3 tablespoon of blackened seasoning.
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoon of olive oil. Cook the chicken for 3-4 minutes until dark amber on one side, then flip and reduce heat to low.
Add 2 tablespoon of butter and 2 teaspoon of minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for 5-6 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove from the pan and let rest.
In the same skillet, melt the remaining 4 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Add remaining minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes.
Pour in the heavy cream and add 2-3 teaspoon of blackened seasoning. Bring to a gentle boil and simmer for about 5 minutes until thickened.
Cook the mafaldine noodles to al dente, reserving 1/3 cup of pasta water. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted into the sauce.
Add reserved pasta water and cooked noodles to the sauce, mixing until well coated. Top with sliced blackened chicken and additional Cajun seasoning before serving.

Notes

This homemade blackened seasoning can be stored in an airtight container for up to 6 months.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 plate
Calories: 800
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 900mg
Fat: 50g
Saturated Fat: 25g
Unsaturated Fat: 20g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 60g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 40g
Cholesterol: 150mg