Description
A recipe for creamy Alfredo pasta topped with spicy blackened chicken.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 12 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
- Toss chicken pieces with Cajun seasoning and olive oil.
- Cook chicken in a skillet over medium-high heat until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Set aside.
- Cook fettuccine according to package directions until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Whisk in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth.
- Add salt and pepper. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water, one tablespoon at a time.
- Add cooked chicken and drained pasta to the sauce. Toss to coat everything evenly.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- You can use pre-made Cajun seasoning or mix your own blend of paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, and thyme.
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of garlic powder to the Alfredo sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 750
- Fat: 40
- Saturated Fat: 22
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 35
- Cholesterol: 150
Keywords: Blackened Chicken, Cajun Alfredo, Fettuccine, Creamy Pasta, Chicken Dinner