Blackened Cajun Chicken Alfredo: Easy Comfort Food Delight
Experience the rich flavors of Blackened Cajun Chicken Alfredo, a comforting dish that’s simple to prepare and irresistibly delicious.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: gluten-free
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Season the chicken breasts with Cajun seasoning.
- In a skillet, heat butter over medium heat and cook the chicken until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove chicken and set aside. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add heavy cream, bring to a simmer, then stir in Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Cook fettuccine according to package instructions, then drain.
- Add cooked pasta to the sauce, stir to combine, and slice the chicken on top before serving.
Notes
- For extra spice, add more Cajun seasoning to the sauce.
- This dish pairs well with a side salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 40 grams
- Saturated Fat: 20 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 35 grams
- Cholesterol: 150 milligrams
Keywords: Blackened Cajun Chicken Alfredo, comfort food, easy recipe