Description
Indulge in this creamy blackened chicken pasta, featuring tender chicken coated in a smoky spice blend, tossed with al dente pasta and a rich, velvety sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Blackening seasoning
- Fettuccine or penne pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- Olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather and chop garlic; pat chicken dry.
- Season chicken with blackening seasoning. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear chicken for 7-8 minutes per side until golden brown; remove and let rest.
- Sauté garlic in the same skillet for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in heavy cream, lemon juice, and Parmesan cheese until smooth.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions; drain and reserve some water.
- Slice rested chicken; add to the skillet with pasta and toss to coat.
- Serve immediately garnished with parsley and extra Parmesan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (350g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: - For added nutrition, incorporate spinach or bell peppers into the dish. - Swap chicken for shrimp or tofu for different protein options.