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Blackened Chicken Alfredo Recipe

Blackened Chicken Alfredo Recipe

Blackened Chicken Alfredo is a delicious pasta dish that pairs blackened chicken with a creamy Alfredo sauce.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
5 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 518 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • For the Blackened Chicken:
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • For the Alfredo Sauce:
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
  • For the Pasta:
  • 8 ounces fettuccine or pasta of your choice
  • Salt for pasta water

Instructions
 

  • Cook pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water following the package directions and drain pasta well before setting it aside.
  • Make a seasoning by mixing paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, oregano, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
  • Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Rub olive oil all over them. Season both sides of the chicken breast evenly.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once it is heated, place the seasoned chicken breasts on it.
  • Cook the chicken for 5-7 minutes per side, or until it's well cooked and has a nice char. The interior has to be heated to at least 165°F (75°C).
  • Remove chicken from skillet for a few minutes before slicing.
  • Reduce heat slightly under the same pan and drop the butter. As soon as the butter melts completely, add minced garlic, then cook for a minute more till it begins to smell good.
  • Pour heavy cream into the pan and let it simmer with gentle heat. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese. Continue stirring until the cheese melts, forming a smooth sauce. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Add the cooked pasta to the alfredo sauce and mix to evenly coat the sauce.
  • Slice the blackened chicken and put it on top of pasta.
  • You can garrnish it with additional parmesan cheese and fresh parsley before serving.
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