Description
This creamy Blackened Chicken Alfredo Pasta combines tender blackened chicken with fettuccine pasta in a rich Alfredo sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pieces chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
- 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons blackening seasoning
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Rub the chicken breasts with olive oil. Generously coat the chicken with blackening seasoning, ensuring even coverage.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until blackened and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest before slicing into strips.
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fettuccine pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Alfredo Sauce: In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add butter. Once melted, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in the Parmesan cheese until fully melted and the sauce thickens. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Combine and Serve: Add the cooked pasta to the Alfredo sauce, tossing to coat evenly. Serve the pasta on plates and top with sliced blackened chicken. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a splash of white wine to the Alfredo sauce before adding the Parmesan.
- Adjust the spice level of the blackening seasoning by modifying the amount of cayenne pepper.
- Ensure the pan is hot enough to properly blacken the chicken without overcooking.
- Freshly grated Parmesan yields a creamier Alfredo sauce than pre-grated versions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg