Description
Blackened Cajun Chicken Alfredo is a deliciously rich and spicy dish that brings the vibrant flavors of New Orleans right to your kitchen. Tender, blackened chicken is tossed with creamy Alfredo sauce and fettuccine pasta, making it a perfect choice for cozy family dinners or entertaining guests. With its robust flavors and quick preparation time, this recipe is sure to impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 12 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Season both sides of the chicken breasts with Cajun seasoning.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add a drizzle of olive oil. Cook the chicken for 5-6 minutes on each side until charred and cooked through. Remove from skillet and let rest.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat; add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Slowly pour in heavy cream while stirring to create a smooth sauce. Gradually whisk in Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Boil salted water and cook fettuccine according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and toss into the sauce along with sliced blackened chicken.
- Stir gently to combine and serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 615
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: Enhance flavor by adding spinach or sun-dried tomatoes. For extra spice, mix in cayenne pepper or smoked paprika. Swap chicken for shrimp or vegetables for different variations.