Blackened Cajun Chicken Alfredo (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Blackened Seasoning
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2 tablespoons smoked paprika
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1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
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1 tablespoon onion powder
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2 teaspoons garlic powder
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1 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1 teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon dried thyme
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½ teaspoon dried oregano
→ Main Components
09 -
1 pound Mafaldine noodles (or fettuccini/linguini)
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3 chicken breasts
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4 tablespoons olive oil
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6 tablespoons butter
→ Sauce
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6-8 cloves garlic, minced
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2 cups heavy whipping cream
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1½ cups shredded parmesan cheese
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Salt and pepper to taste
# Instructions:
01 -
Pound chicken to ¼ inch thickness. Rub with oil and season liberally with blackened seasoning
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Cook chicken in oil 3-4 minutes until dark amber. Flip, reduce heat, add butter and garlic until cooked through
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In same skillet, melt remaining butter with garlic. Add cream and seasoning, simmer until thickened
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Cook pasta al dente, reserve ⅓ cup pasta water
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Add parmesan to sauce until melted. Stir in pasta water and noodles. Top with sliced chicken
# Notes:
01 -
Ready in 30 minutes
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Can use regular paprika instead of smoked