Cajun Chicken Alfredo with Penne & Roasted Broccoli


Serves: 3 | Prep Time: 20 min | Cook Time: 30 min
Elemental Alignment: Fire & Earth | Chakra Focus: Solar Plexus & Root


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🔮 The Magic in the Meal:

This fiery, creamy dish is perfect for days when you need confidence, action, and grounding. The Cajun seasoning stokes your inner fire, chicken feeds your power, and broccoli keeps your roots deep and strong. Alfredo sauce balances the spice with lunar creaminess—taming the flame without dulling your edge.

> This is the meal of bold decisions, heated kisses, and unapologetic truths.




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✨ Ingredients

For the Cajun Chicken Alfredo:

3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

1½ tbsp Cajun seasoning

Salt & pepper to taste

2 tbsp olive oil

3 cloves garlic, minced

1½ cups heavy cream

1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

1 tbsp butter

Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes for extra kick

Fresh parsley for garnish (clarity & healing)


For the Penne Pasta:

8 oz penne pasta

Salt for boiling water

1 tbsp butter or olive oil (optional)


For the Roasted Broccoli:

1 head fresh broccoli, cut into florets

1½ tbsp olive oil

Salt & pepper to taste

½ tsp smoked paprika (for grounding energy)



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🧙‍♀️ Instructions

Step 1: Roast the Broccoli (The Earthborn Wands)

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).


2. Toss broccoli florets in olive oil, paprika, salt, and pepper.


3. Spread on a lined baking sheet. Roast for 20 minutes until crispy at the edges and soft inside.



> 🪄 As you roast, say: “I am rooted, fierce, and nourished by flame.”




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Step 2: Cook the Penne Pasta (The Spinal Flow)

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.


2. Cook penne pasta until al dente (10–12 minutes). Drain and set aside.


3. Drizzle with butter or olive oil to keep it from sticking.




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Step 3: Cajun Chicken & Alfredo Sauce (The Warrior’s Brew)

1. Season chicken breasts generously with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.


2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil.


3. Cook chicken 5–6 minutes per side until blackened and cooked through. Set aside to rest, then slice.



> ✨ While searing, whisper: “Bold is my name, brave is my bite.”



4. In the same pan, lower the heat and add butter and garlic. Sauté 1 minute.


5. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.


6. Stir in Parmesan until melted and thickened. Add a pinch of red pepper flakes if desired.


7. Return sliced chicken to the pan. Stir in drained penne pasta.




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Step 4: Assemble & Serve (The Ritual of Flame and Root)

Plate the creamy Cajun Alfredo pasta in generous helpings.

Top with extra chicken slices and parsley.

Add a heap of roasted broccoli to the side of each plate.

Serve with a slice of warm bread or a cool herbal lemonade.



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🛒 Master Shopping List

Pantry & Spices:

Cajun seasoning

Garlic (3 cloves)

Olive oil

Butter

Salt & pepper

Smoked paprika

Red pepper flakes (optional)

Penne pasta (8 oz)

Parmesan cheese


Produce:

1 head broccoli

Fresh parsley (optional)


Dairy:

Heavy cream (1½ cups)

Parmesan cheese (1 cup)


Meat:

3 chicken breasts



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🔥 Final Blessing:

This meal is best eaten when the sun is setting and your soul needs fuel to keep chasing something brave. May your spirit stay spicy and your path stay yours.

> Quote for the Table:
“Feed the fire, but do not fear it.”




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