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Cajun Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo with Blackened Seared Chicken

This Cajun Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo features a thick ivory cream sauce and perfectly blackened chicken. A spicy, decadent twist on a classic comfort dish that is restaurant-quality and easy to make at home.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Cajun, Italian-American
Calories: 845
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 lb (450g) Fettuccine Pasta Dried ribbons
  • 1.5 lbs (680g) Chicken Breasts Boneless, skinless
  • 3 tbsp (45g) Cajun Seasoning Store-bought or homemade
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) Olive Oil For searing
  • 2 cups (480ml) Heavy Cream Full-fat for opacity
  • 1.5 cups (150g) Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated
  • 4 tbsp (60g) Unsalted Butter
  • 3 cloves (15g) Garlic Minced
  • 1/4 cup (15g) Fresh Parsley Minced for garnish
  • 1/2 tsp (2g) Cayenne Pepper For final dusting

Equipment

  • 1 Heavy-bottomed Skillet Cast iron preferred for blackening.
  • 1 Large Pasta Pot For boiling fettuccine.
  • 1 Silicone Whisk To ensure a smooth sauce emulsion.

Method
 

Chicken Preparation
  1. Pat chicken breasts dry and coat generously with Cajun seasoning on both sides.
  2. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until a dark, textured crust forms and internal temp is 165°F. Set aside to rest.
Pasta and Sauce
  1. Cook fettuccine in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
  2. Melt butter in skillet, sauté garlic for 1 minute. Add heavy cream and simmer. Whisk in Parmesan gradually until thick and opaque.
  3. Toss pasta with sauce. Top with diagonal slices of seared chicken. Garnish with parsley and cayenne pepper.

Nutrition

Calories: 845kcalProtein: 41gFat: 52gFiber: 3g

Notes

Grate your own Parmesan for the smoothest sauce texture.
Rest the chicken for 5 minutes before slicing to keep it juicy.
Keyword Blackened Chicken Pasta,Cajun Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo,Spicy Alfredo

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