Blackened Chicken Alfredo

Take your favorite pasta dish to the next level with blackened chicken! This Blackened Chicken Alfredo is perfectly creamy and packed with the most amazing flavor. Best of all, it's ready in 30 minutes or less!

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Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 30

Servings:

Calories: 466kcal

Author: Cathy Trochelman

Ingredients

For the pasta

6 ounces fettuccine noodles
1/2 cup salted butter
1 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese

For the chicken

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
3 Tablespoons blackened seasoning
2 Tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

Boil the noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
While the noodles are boiling, place the chicken breasts in a large plastic bag or between sheets of plastic wrap, wax paper, or parchment paper. Pound them out to an even thickness using a meat mallet, rolling pin, or heavy pan.
Pat the chicken breasts dry with a paper towel and coat with blackened seasoning.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then add the seasoned chicken breasts and cook on each side for 5-6 minutes, until chicken is no longer pink and it reaches an internal temperature of 165°. Remove from heat.
In a large skillet, make the sauce by combining the butter, heavy cream, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, over medium heat until butter is melted. Stir in 1 1/2 c. grated Parmesan. Cook until cheese is completely melted; remove from heat.
Stir the cooked, drained noodles into the sauce. Add additional 1/2 c. cheese. If sauce is too thick, slowly stir in reserved pasta water until it reaches desired consistency.
Slice the blackened chicken and add it to the pasta. Garnish with fresh parsley.

Notes

storing & reheating

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. To reheat, transfer to a medium skillet and add 2 Tbsp. heavy cream or milk. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring often and adding more liquid as necessary, until the noodles and chicken are heated through. You can also reheat the chicken separately by adding some oil or butter to a small skillet and heating the chicken over medium heat until warmed through.

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