Description
A quick and flavorful Blackened Cajun Chicken Alfredo featuring creamy pasta and spicy-sweet crusted chicken.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces mafaldine noodles
- 2 pounds chicken breasts
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 tablespoons blackened seasoning
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
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Instructions
- 1. Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness of about 1/4 inch.
- 2. Coat both sides of the chicken with olive oil and season generously with blackened seasoning.
- 3. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
- 4. Cook the chicken for 3-4 minutes until dark amber on one side.
- 5. Flip the chicken, reduce heat to low, add butter and minced garlic, and cook for 5-6 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- 6. Remove from skillet and let rest.
- 7. In the same skillet, melt remaining butter, add minced garlic, and sauté for 1-2 minutes.
- 8. Pour in heavy cream and add blackened seasoning, bring to a gentle boil and simmer for about 5 minutes until thickened.
- 9. Cook the mafaldine noodles according to package instructions, reserving 1/3 cup pasta water before draining.
- 10. Stir reserved pasta water into the sauce, then toss cooked noodles in the sauce until coated.
- 11. Top with sliced blackened chicken and additional Cajun seasoning, then serve.