Description
Indulge in the rich and flavorful Blackened Cajun Chicken Alfredo, a decadent dish that combines juicy blackened chicken with creamy alfredo sauce over a bed of perfectly cooked noodles. This recipe is a perfect blend of Cajun spices and classic Italian flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Blackened Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
For the Chicken Alfredo:
- 1 lb. Mafaldine noodles (or fettuccini/linguini noodles)
- 3 chicken breasts
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 tablespoons butter (divided)
- 8 cloves garlic, minced (divided)
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1.5 cups shredded parmesan cheese
- 4 tablespoons blackened seasoning, divided
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: garlic bread, Texas toast, or garlic knots for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Pound chicken to even 1/4 inch thickness, rub with oil, and season with blackened seasoning.
- Cook the Chicken: Sear chicken in a skillet, then finish cooking with butter and garlic until done.
- Make the Alfredo Sauce: In the same skillet, make a creamy sauce with butter, garlic, cream, parmesan, and blackened seasoning.
- Combine and Serve: Toss cooked noodles in the sauce, top with sliced chicken, and garnish with extra blackened seasoning.
Notes
- Adjust the level of cayenne pepper in the blackened seasoning to suit your spice preference.
- For a smokier flavor, consider using smoked paprika in the seasoning blend.
- Feel free to add some fresh herbs like parsley or basil for a pop of color and freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun-Italian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 850
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 1100mg
- Fat: 56g
- Saturated Fat: 30g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: Blackened Cajun Chicken Alfredo, Cajun Chicken Pasta, Blackened Chicken Alfredo
