Description
Savor Louisiana’s spicy blackened Cajun chicken alfredo, a culinary masterpiece blending bold Creole seasonings with creamy pasta. Passionate home chefs can quickly craft this restaurant-quality dish that promises a sizzling journey through Southern comfort flavors.
Ingredients
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Protein:
- 2 boneless (skinless) chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
Cooking Fat:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
Sauce and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Pasta:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) fettuccine or your favorite pasta
- Salt for pasta water
Garnish (Optional):
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
- Grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prepare chicken by patting breasts dry with paper towels and generously coating both sides with Cajun seasoning, ensuring even coverage for maximum flavor.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil for cooking chicken until beautifully blackened, approximately 5-7 minutes per side, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F.
- While chicken rests, bring a pot of salted water to a rolling boil and cook fettuccine until perfectly al dente, then drain while reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- In the same skillet used for chicken, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until aromatic, creating a fragrant base for the Alfredo sauce.
- Pour heavy cream into the skillet, allowing it to gently simmer, then gradually whisk in Parmesan cheese until the sauce transforms into a smooth, velvety consistency.
- Slice the rested chicken into tender strips, maintaining the crispy Cajun-seasoned exterior.
- Combine cooked pasta with the creamy Alfredo sauce, tossing thoroughly to ensure each strand is luxuriously coated.
- Plate the sauced pasta and crown with the blackened Cajun chicken strips, creating a visually appealing and flavorful dish.
- Finish by sprinkling fresh parsley and additional Parmesan cheese for a vibrant, restaurant-quality presentation.
Notes
- Gently pat chicken dry to ensure the Cajun seasoning adheres perfectly and creates a crispy exterior.
- Select a high-quality Cajun seasoning blend or create your own mix for personalized heat and flavor intensity.
- For gluten-free options, substitute regular fettuccine with zucchini noodles or gluten-free pasta to maintain the dish’s delicious profile.
- Keep the chicken’s internal temperature precisely at 165°F to guarantee food safety while maintaining juicy, tender meat texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 860
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 56g
- Saturated Fat: 29g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 210mg