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Cajun Chicken Alfredo
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Cajun Chicken Alfredo

50 minServes 4Nutri-Score D€€
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • chicken breasts (large, flattened slightly)Meat3 pieces
  • olive oil (for the chicken)Pantry15 ml
  • fettuccine (dried)Grains340 g
  • Cajun seasoning (store-bought or homemade blend)Spices4 g
  • fresh Parmesan cheese (grated)Dairy150 g
  • heavy cream (room temperature)Dairy480 ml
  • cooking wine (optional, for deglazing)Beverages60 ml
  • avocado oil (for searing)Pantry30 ml
  • butter (divided)Dairy113 g
  • garlic (cloves, minced)Produce11 pieces
  • fresh parsley (chopped, optional)Produce10 g
  • paprika (for homemade Cajun blend)Spices14 g
  • garlic powder (for homemade Cajun blend)Spices8 g
  • onion powder (for homemade Cajun blend)Spices2.5 g
  • salt (for homemade Cajun blend)Spices6 g
  • Italian seasoning (for homemade Cajun blend)Spices2 g
  • black pepper (for homemade Cajun blend)Spices2.5 g
  • cayenne pepper (for homemade Cajun blend, adjust to taste)Spices4 g

per serving

Nutrition

1,001kcal

Carbs
69 g
Proteins
44 g
Fat
61 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Frying pan
  • Stockpot
  • Colander
  • Tongs
  • Mixing bowl

step by step

Method

  1. Temper and flatten the chicken

    • Take the chicken out of the fridge and let it sit on the counter while you prep.
    • Flatten each breast slightly for even searing.
    Step 1
  2. Season the chicken

    • Drizzle the olive oil over the chicken and rub it in.
    • Coat the chicken fully with the Cajun seasoning.
    Step 2
  3. Cook the fettuccine

    • Boil salted water and cook the fettuccine until just shy of al dente.
    • Reserve a cup of pasta water, then drain and toss the pasta with a drizzle of olive oil to prevent clumping.
    Step 3
  4. Sear the chicken

    • Heat the avocado oil in a large pan over medium-high heat until shimmering.
    • Add the chicken breasts and sear until blackened and cooked through.
    Step 4
  5. Baste with garlic butter

    • Reduce the heat to medium-low and add part of the butter with some of the minced garlic.
    • Let the butter melt and baste the chicken as it finishes cooking.
    • Remove the chicken and set aside to rest.
    Step 5
  6. Deglaze the pan

    • Pour the cooking wine into the same pan and let it simmer to deglaze.
    • Melt the remaining butter over medium heat, add the rest of the minced garlic and sauté.
    Step 6
  7. Build the Alfredo sauce

    • Add the room temperature heavy cream, stir and bring to a low simmer.
    • Add the Parmesan and stir until melted and smooth.
    • Loosen with reserved pasta water until the desired consistency is reached.
    Step 7
  8. Combine and serve

    • Add the cooked pasta directly to the sauce and toss to coat.
    • Slice the rested chicken and lay it on top.
    • Sprinkle with fresh parsley or extra Parmesan.
    Step 8