Blackened Chicken Alfredo

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A classic Italian dish with a Cajun spin.

Our blackened chicken alfredo is full of delicious flavor.

Looking for a high protein, high energy dinner that the whole family will love? Try this new recipe for blackened chicken alfredo! It’s interesting combination of flavors and cuisines brings unique, spicy flavors while boosting your protein and fiber intake! We’ve even used gluten-free pasta for this recipe so everyone can enjoy it!

A Hearty and Energizing Dish

Craving comfort food? Look no further than this unique chicken alfredo recipe

Whether it’s the night before a big game or you’ve got a really hungry group of eaters, sometimes we need a hearty and high energy dinner to feed the crowd! Luckily, this blackened chicken alfredo does just that. With high protein chicken, parmesan cheese, and chickpea pasta, this dish not only fills you up, but keeps you satisfied for longer. Keep in mind, you can always double (or triple!) the recipe with our serving size adjustment feature if you need to feed a big crowd!

High Protein and Gluten-Free Pasta

Get a boost of protein and serving of comfort in this nutritious recipe.

For this dish, we used gluten-free chickpea linguine for a couple of reasons. It is high in both fiber and protein, so it will increase satiety and satisfaction all day (or night) long. It is also a great option for anyone who cannot eat gluten. I usually use Banza chickpea pasta, but any brand will work! If you’re in a pinch, you can always just use whole wheat or regular pasta, as well. Any shape can be swapped in, too!

Cook Up this Chicken Alfredo

Cajun flavors meet Italian cuisine in this yummy dish!

Start by cooking the chickpea pasta according to package instructions. Meanwhile, coat the chicken breasts with the cajun blackened seasoning. Heat a large cast iron skillet on medium-high. Once hot, melt the butter in the skillet. Add the seasoned chicken and cook for about 5 minutes per side, or until cooked through. Remove it from the heat. Once it’s had time to rest, you can slice it into strips.

Get a new skillet or clean out your original one, and add the other two tablespoons of butter. Add your garlic, shallot, dried mixed herbs, salt, and pepper to the pan and cook for about one minute. Next, pour in the milk, water, and cornstarch, mixing well. Bring the heat down to low and let your cream sauce simmer for about five minutes, or until thickened. Add the Parmesan cheese and let it melt. Finally, add the chicken and pasta to the alfredo sauce and gently toss until the noodles and chicken are coated. Top it off with some fresh parsley and enjoy!

You might like serving this blackened chicken alfredo up with our Italian Garbanzo Bean Salad.

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Blackened Chicken Alfredo

Cajun chicken meets creamy alfredo covered pasta in this high-protein, energy-boosting meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Yield 6 people
Serving Size 1.5 cup
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Cajun, Italian

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces chickpea pasta we used Banza linguine
  • 1.5 pound chicken breast boneless, skinless fillets
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun blackening seasoning
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 shallot minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried mixed herbs
  • Dash salt and pepper
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 1/4 cup parsley fresh, chopped

Instructions

  • Start by cooking the chickpea pasta according to package instructions.
  • Meanwhile, coat the chicken breasts with the cajun blackened seasoning.
  • Heat a large cast-iron skillet on medium-high. Once hot, melt butter in the skillet.
  • When that has melted, add the seasoned chicken and cook for about 5 minutes per side or until cooked through.
  • Remove from heat. After letting it rest, slice into strips.
  • Get a new skillet or clean out your original one, put it over medium heat, and melt the other 2 tablespoons of butter.
  • Add garlic, shallot, mixed herbs, and salt and pepper for about 1 minute, then pour in the milk, water, and cornstarch and mix well.
  • Bring the heat down to low and let simmer for about 5 minutes or until thickened, then add the parmesan cheese and let it melt.
  • Add chicken and pasta and gently toss. Top with parsley and enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1.5cup | Calories: 429kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 108mg | Sodium: 884mg | Potassium: 527mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 680IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 292mg | Iron: 5mg |
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 12
Keywords Gluten-Free, High Protein

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Kelsey Butler, MS, RDN

Kelsey Butler is a Registered Dietitian and recipe developer. From a young age, Kelsey found a love for creating delicious recipes. Now, with a Master's in Nutritional Sciences, Kelsey uses her culinary skills to create healthy and unique recipes for many different diets. She is passionate about creating a healthy relationship with all foods and recipes that everyone can enjoy. Kelsey has a passion for cooking, but she also enjoys the outdoors, staying active, and traveling. She is currently living with her partner in New Zealand.

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