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Blackened Cajun Chicken Alfredo

Blackened Cajun Chicken Alfredo
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Indulge in the rich and creamy delight of Blackened Cajun Chicken Alfredo, a dish that combines succulent chicken with a bold cajun seasoning and luscious alfredo sauce. This easy-to-prepare meal takes just 30 minutes, making it ideal for busy weeknights or impressive dinner parties. The tender chicken is perfectly blackened for flavor, while the creamy sauce envelops your choice of pasta for a satisfying bite. Pair it with garlic bread or a fresh salad to create a complete and rewarding dining experience.

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, divided
  • 2 tablespoons smoked paprika (regular paprika works too)
  • 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Garlic bread, Texas toast or garlic knots (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pound chicken to an even 1/4 inch thickness using a meat mallet.
  2. Rub them with olive oil and season liberally on both sides with approximately 2–3 tablespoons of blackened seasoning.
  3. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
  4. Cook the seasoned chicken for about 3–4 minutes until it has a dark amber color on one side.
  5. Flip the chicken just once, reduce heat to low, then add 2 tablespoons of butter along with 2 teaspoons of minced garlic.
  6. Allow garlic butter to melt into the chicken while finishing cooking (about 5–6 minutes), until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  7. Remove cooked chicken from skillet and tent it with foil on a plate to rest before slicing.
  8. In the same skillet over medium heat, add remaining butter until melted.
  9. Add remaining minced garlic; sauté for about 1–2 minutes or until fragrant.
  10. Stir in heavy cream and 2–3 teaspoons of blackened seasoning; bring to a low boil while allowing it to thicken (about 5 minutes).
  11. While sauce simmers, cook mafaldine noodles in boiling salted water according to package instructions until al dente; reserve about 1/3 cup of pasta water.
  12. Add parmesan cheese into the alfredo sauce; stir until melted fully.
  13. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed before adding reserved pasta water into sauce; stir well.
  14. Mix cooked noodles into alfredo sauce thoroughly before topping with sliced blackened chicken.
  15. For added flavor, sprinkle additional cajun seasoning on top before serving.

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