Blackened Cajun Chicken Alfredo Recipe (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Pasta
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1 lb. Mafaldine noodles (or fettuccini/linguini noodles)
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4 tablespoons olive oil
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6 tablespoons butter
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6-8 cloves garlic, minced
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2 cups heavy whipping cream
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1.5 cups shredded parmesan cheese
→ Chicken
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3 chicken breasts
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4 tablespoons blackened seasoning, divided (recipe below)
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Salt and pepper
→ Blackened Seasoning
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2 tablespoons smoked paprika (regular paprika works too)
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1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
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1 tablespoon onion powder
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2 teaspoons garlic powder
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1 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
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1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
# Instructions:
01 -
Pound chicken to an even 1/4 inch thickness, rub with oil, and season liberally with blackened seasoning. Cook in a skillet until dark amber coloring, then set aside to rest.
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Melt butter in the skillet, sauté garlic, and stir in heavy cream and blackened seasoning. Simmer until thickened.
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Cook noodles to al dente, reserving 1/3 cup of pasta water. Stir pasta water and parmesan cheese into the Alfredo sauce, then combine cooked pasta and chicken.
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Serve hot, garnished with additional Cajun seasoning. Enjoy with garlic bread, Texas toast, or garlic knots.
# Notes:
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Use fettuccini or linguini noodles if preferred.
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Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper in the blackened seasoning for desired spiciness.
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Prepare the sauce ahead of time and reheat gently before serving.
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Customize the blackened seasoning to your taste.
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Serve with garlic bread, Texas toast, or garlic knots.