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Creamy Cajun Chicken Alfredo
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Creamy Cajun Chicken Alfredo

45 Min.Für 4Nutri-Score D€€
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4 Personen
  • pastaGetreide450 g
  • chicken breastsFleisch3 Stücke
  • olive oil (divided)Vorräte60 ml
  • butterMilchprodukte60 g
  • garlic (minced)Obst & Gemüse7 Stücke
  • heavy whipping creamMilchprodukte480 ml
  • parmesan cheese (grated)Milchprodukte150 g
  • cajun seasoning (divided)Gewürze30 g
  • crushed red pepperGewürze6 g
  • saltGewürze6 g
  • black pepperGewürze3 g
  • smoked paprikaGewürze14 g
  • cayenne pepperGewürze6 g
  • onion powderGewürze7 g
  • garlic powderGewürze5 g
  • dried thymeGewürze1 g
  • dried oreganoGewürze1 g

pro Portion

Nährwerte

1.121kcal

Kohlenhydrate
88 g
Eiweiß
44 g
Fett
66 g
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Utensilien

  • Bratpfanne
  • Kochtopf
  • Seiher
  • Rührschüssel

Schritt für Schritt

Zubereitung

  1. Make the Cajun seasoning

    • Combine the smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, salt, dried thyme and dried oregano in a bowl.
    • Mix well and set aside.
    Schritt 1
  2. Season the chicken

    • Drizzle the chicken breasts with olive oil.
    • Generously season both sides with the Cajun seasoning.
    Schritt 2
  3. Sear the chicken

    • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
    • Sear the chicken on both sides until cooked through, then remove from the skillet and set aside.
    Schritt 3
  4. Boil the pasta

    • Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente.
    • Reserve some pasta water before draining.
    Schritt 4
  5. Start the sauce

    • In the same skillet, melt the butter.
    • Add the minced garlic and crushed red pepper and sauté until fragrant.
    Schritt 5
  6. Simmer the cream

    • Pour in the heavy cream and stir in the Cajun seasoning.
    • Let simmer until slightly thickened.
    Schritt 6
  7. Add the Parmesan

    • Reduce the heat to low and gradually stir in the Parmesan until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
    • Add a splash of reserved pasta water if needed.
    Schritt 7
  8. Toss and serve

    • Toss the cooked pasta in the Cajun Alfredo sauce.
    • Top with the sliced chicken, extra Parmesan and a sprinkle of crushed red pepper.
    Schritt 8