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Blackened Cajun Chicken Alfredo

Blackened Cajun Chicken Alfredo
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Indulge in the delightful flavors of Blackened Cajun Chicken Alfredo, a dish that perfectly balances comfort and taste. This recipe features tender chicken breasts seasoned with a zesty blackened spice blend, served over creamy alfredo pasta. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or when you want to impress at family gatherings. The rich, garlicky sauce combined with the juicy chicken creates an irresistible meal that will make your kitchen smell heavenly.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb Mafaldine noodles (or fettuccini/linguini)
  • 3 chicken breasts
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 6–8 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1.5 cups shredded parmesan cheese
  • 4 tablespoons blackened seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano

Instructions

  1. Pound chicken breasts to ¼ inch thickness and season with olive oil and blackened seasoning.
  2. Heat skillet over medium-high heat with 2 tablespoons of olive oil; cook seasoned chicken for 3-4 minutes until dark amber.
  3. Flip chicken, reduce heat to low, add butter and garlic; cook until internal temperature reaches 165°F (about 5-6 more minutes).
  4. Remove chicken and let rest covered in foil.
  5. In the same skillet, melt remaining butter; sauté garlic until fragrant.
  6. Pour in heavy cream and blackened seasoning; simmer until thickened (about 5 minutes).
  7. Cook pasta according to package instructions; reserve starchy water before draining.
  8. Stir parmesan into sauce until melted; mix in reserved pasta water and cooked noodles.
  9. Serve topped with sliced chicken and additional seasoning.

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