Blackened Cajun Chicken Alfredo: Indulgent Flavor in 30 Minutes
Enjoy the rich flavors of Blackened Cajun Chicken Alfredo, a quick and indulgent meal that can be prepared in just 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with Cajun seasoning.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until cooked through. Remove and slice.
- In the same skillet, add butter and garlic; sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer, then stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Cook fettuccine according to package instructions and drain.
- Add the pasta to the sauce, toss to coat, and mix with sliced chicken.
- Serve immediately, garnished with parsley.
Notes
- For extra spice, add more Cajun seasoning to taste.
- You can substitute chicken with shrimp for a different protein option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1000mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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