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​Lemon Pepper Cajun Chicken Spaghetti Alfredo

Serves 4

Ingredients

  • 1 package spaghetti or fettuccini
  • 4 chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons cajun seasoning
  • 1 ½ cups, plus 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese
  • Salt and black pepper
  • 4 tablespoons salted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • Crushed red pepper flakes
  • Lemon juice
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
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Method

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta al dente, according to package directions. Drain.
  2. Hammer (pound) the chickens to slightly thinner and rub chicken with cajun seasoning each sides.
  3. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large pan set over medium-high heat, add the chickens and sear until deeply golden on both sides, 5 minutes per side. Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese. Turn the heat off and pour over the lemon juice. Transfer to a plate.
  4. To the same pan, add 2 tablespoons butter, the garlic, and chili flakes. Cook 1 minute, until fragrant, then pour in the stock and cream. Whisk until smooth. Bring the sauce to a gently simmer and cook 5 minutes, until sightly thickened. Stir in 1 ½ cups parmesan, then toss in the pasta. Cook 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the parsley.
  5. Serve immediately topped with sliced chicken and parsley.
  6. Homemade Cajun Seasoning
  7. Makes 3/4 cup.
  8. Mix 2 1/2 tablespoons smoked paprika, 2 tablespoons garlic powder, 1 tablespoon onion powder, 1 tablespoon dried oregano, 1 tablespoon dried thyme, 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper, 1 1/2 tablespoons salt, and 1 tablespoon black pepper.
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