
By Lacy Jacobs
Blackened Cajun Chicken Alfredo – Bad Batch Baking - Restaurant.
Updated at: Tue, 07 Nov 2023 01:07:33 GMT
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Ingredients
0 servings
871kcal
1 lbMafaldine noodles
or fettuccini/linguini noodles

3chicken breasts

4 tablespoonsolive oil

6 tablespoonsbutter

6 clovesgarlic
minced

2 cupsheavy whipping cream

1 ½ cupsshredded parmesan cheese

4 tablespoonsblackened seasoning
divided recipe is below

salt

pepper

garlic bread
optional, Texas toast, or garlic knots of serving

2 tablespoonssmoked paprika
regular paprika works too

1 tablespooncayenne pepper

1 tablespoononion powder

2 teaspoongarlic powder

1 teaspoonground black pepper

1 teaspoonsalt

½ teaspoondried thyme

½ teaspoondried oregano
Instructions
Step 1
Servings
Step 2
4 servings
Step 3
Pound chicken to even 1/4 inch thickness, rub them with oil and season liberally on both sides (about 2-3 tablespoons of seasoning).
Step 4
Heat a skillet to medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil to the pan and cook chicken for 3-4 minutes (or until it has a dark amber coloring on the underside).
Step 5
Flip just once, reduce the heat to low. Add 2 tablespoons of butter into the skillet along with 2 teaspoons of minced garlic, allowing the garlic butter to melt into the chicken as it finishes cooking, about 5-6 minutes (or until internal temp reaches 165 degrees).
Step 6
Remove chicken and place on a plate with tented foil to rest before slicing.
Step 7
In the same skillet over medium heat, add in remaining butter and melt. Add in the rest of the minced garlic and saute for 1-2 minutes or until fragrant.
Step 8
Stir in the heavy cream and 2-3 teaspoons of blackened seasoning. Bring to a low boil over simmer, allowing it to thicken, about 5 minutes.
Step 9
While the sauce simmers, cook the noodles to al dente, reserving 1/3 cup of pasta water.
Step 10
Add the parmesan into the alfredo sauce and stir until melted. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
Step 11
Pour 1/3 cup of reserved pasta water into the alfredo sauce and stir. Add cooked noodles into the pasta, mix to combine and top with chicken. I like to add a sprinkle of cajun seasoning on top the noodles before serving.
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