Description
Blackened Cajun Chicken Alfredo is a vibrant, comforting dish that combines tender, blackened chicken with a rich and creamy Alfredo sauce over fettuccine. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for any occasion, transforming your kitchen into a flavor-packed haven while you enjoy a delightful culinary experience. In under 30 minutes, you can impress family and friends with this deliciously bold meal that’s both satisfying and customizable.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on your countertop. Finely chop the garlic and measure out the Cajun seasoning.
- Pat the chicken breasts dry and coat them generously with Cajun seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until cooked through and blackened. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute before pouring in heavy cream.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy. Cook fettuccine according to package instructions until al dente; drain and add to the sauce.
- Slice the blackened chicken diagonally and serve over pasta, garnishing with chopped parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 670
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 145mg