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Creamy Cajun Chicken Alfredo

45 minPara 4Nutri-Score D€€
de @savor.the.journey2 importaciones0 veces cocinadas
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Ingredientes

4 personas
  • pastaCereales450 g
  • chicken breastsCarne3 piezas
  • olive oil (divided)Despensa60 ml
  • butterLácteos60 g
  • garlic (minced)Frutas y verduras7 piezas
  • heavy whipping creamLácteos480 ml
  • parmesan cheese (grated)Lácteos150 g
  • cajun seasoning (divided)Especias30 g
  • crushed red pepperEspecias6 g
  • saltEspecias6 g
  • black pepperEspecias3 g
  • smoked paprikaEspecias14 g
  • cayenne pepperEspecias6 g
  • onion powderEspecias7 g
  • garlic powderEspecias5 g
  • dried thymeEspecias1 g
  • dried oreganoEspecias1 g

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Nutrición

1121kcal

Carbohidratos
88 g
Proteínas
44 g
Grasas
66 g
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Utensilios

  • Sartén
  • Olla
  • Escurridor
  • Bol

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Preparación

  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.
    Paso 1

  2. Season the chicken

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

  4. Boil the pasta

    • Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente.
    • Reserve some pasta water before draining.
    Paso 4

  5. Start the sauce

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

  6. Simmer the cream

    • Pour in the heavy cream and stir in the Cajun seasoning.
    • Let simmer until slightly thickened.
    Paso 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.
    Paso 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.
    Paso 8
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