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21) Cajun Blackened Chicken Alfredo

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 1 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz fettuccine or pasta of choice
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts 2 small breasts
  • 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 2 tbsp olive oil or butter divided
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan plus extra for serving
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Chopped parsley for garnish optional

Method
 

  1. Season chicken evenly with Cajun seasoning, pressing it into the meat.
  2. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; cook chicken 4–6 minutes per side until blackened and cooked through. Rest 5 minutes, then slice.
  3. Cook pasta per package; reserve 1/2 cup pasta water and drain.
  4. In the same skillet, melt 3 tbsp butter with remaining oil; sauté garlic 30 seconds.
  5. Add broth and cream; simmer 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened. Stir in Parmesan until smooth.
  6. Toss pasta into sauce, adding reserved water to loosen if needed. Add sliced chicken on top and heat 1 minute. Season to taste.