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Blackened Chicken Alfredo Recipe

Blackened Chicken Alfredo Recipe: Creamy Cajun Comfort at Home

A delicious blend of smoky Cajun spices and creamy Alfredo, this Blackened Chicken Alfredo Recipe is perfect for a cozy dinner or impressing guests.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Cajun, Italian
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pieces Chicken Breasts Boneless and skinless
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil For coating
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun Seasoning Adjust heat to taste
For the Alfredo Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Butter For richness
  • 2 cloves Garlic Freshly minced
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Can substitute with half-and-half
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper Adjust to taste
For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Fettuccine Use gluten-free if necessary
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley Chopped, optional

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Pot
  • Cutting board

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Season the chicken by patting it dry and drizzling olive oil. Coat with Cajun seasoning and let it rest.
  2. Cook the chicken in a hot skillet for 5-6 minutes per side until blackened and cooked through. Let it rest before slicing.
  3. Boil salted water and cook fettuccine according to package directions. Reserve a cup of pasta water, then drain.
  4. In the skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic. Add heavy cream and simmer until slightly thickened.
  5. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted. Season with salt and pepper, adjusting thickness with reserved pasta water as needed.
  6. Combine cooked fettuccine with Alfredo sauce, mixing until well-coated. Cook on low for 1 minute.
  7. Serve pasta topped with sliced blackened chicken and garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh ingredients and store leftovers properly for maintaining flavor.

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