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Creamy Cajun Chicken Alfredo
Hoofdgerecht

Creamy Cajun Chicken Alfredo

45 minVoor 4Nutri-Score D€€
van @savor.the.journey2 imports0 keer gekookt
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wat je nodig hebt

Ingrediënten

4 personen
  • pastaGranen450 g
  • chicken breastsVlees3 stukken
  • olive oil (divided)Voorraadkast60 ml
  • butterZuivel60 g
  • garlic (minced)Groente en fruit7 stukken
  • heavy whipping creamZuivel480 ml
  • parmesan cheese (grated)Zuivel150 g
  • cajun seasoning (divided)Kruiden en specerijen30 g
  • crushed red pepperKruiden en specerijen6 g
  • saltKruiden en specerijen6 g
  • black pepperKruiden en specerijen3 g
  • smoked paprikaKruiden en specerijen14 g
  • cayenne pepperKruiden en specerijen6 g
  • onion powderKruiden en specerijen7 g
  • garlic powderKruiden en specerijen5 g
  • dried thymeKruiden en specerijen1 g
  • dried oreganoKruiden en specerijen1 g

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Voedingswaarden

1.121kcal

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Bereiding

  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.
    Stap 1

  2. Season the chicken

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

  4. Boil the pasta

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

  5. Start the sauce

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

  6. Simmer the cream

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