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Cajun Chicken Alfredo Pasta
Instructions
1
Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water and drain.
2
Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, seasoned salt, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and Cajun seasoning.
3
Heat olive oil and 1 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium heat. Sear chicken for 5–7 minutes per side until fully cooked. Remove and slice.
4
In the same skillet, add 2 tbsp butter and minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant.
5
Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Season with the same spices used on the chicken.
6
Add cooked pasta to the skillet, then stir in Parmesan, mozzarella, and pasta water.
7
Mix until the sauce is creamy and coats the pasta evenly.
8
Return sliced chicken to the pan. Toss to combine.
9
Serve topped with extra Parmesan and chopped parsley.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Pound Your Chicken Evenly 🔨Pound chicken breasts to uniform thickness (about ¾ inch) to ensure even cooking and prevent dry edges while the center finishes cooking.
- Bloom Your Cajun Spices 🌶️Toast your Cajun seasoning in the pan for 30 seconds before adding chicken to intensify flavors and create a more complex, professional-tasting crust.
- Emulsify Your Cream Sauce Properly 🧈Whisk butter and garlic over low heat before adding cream, and always add pasta water gradually while whisking to create a silky, stable sauce that won't break.
- Reserve Pasta Water Before Draining 💧Grab at least 1 cup of starchy pasta water before draining—this liquid is essential for achieving the perfect creamy consistency and helps the sauce cling to each strand.
- Tent and Rest Your Chicken 🍗Let seared chicken rest for 5 minutes tented with foil before slicing to keep it juicy; this prevents the flavorful juices from running out onto the plate.
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Low Sugar
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