Blackened Chicken Pasta
A flavorful blend of spice and comfort featuring blackened chicken, creamy sauce, and pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons blackening seasoning
- 8 oz pasta (e.g., penne or fettuccine)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Generously season your chicken breasts with the blackening seasoning.
- Blacken the Chicken: In a hot skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken breasts and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side until blackened and cooked through.
- Cook the Pasta: In a pot of boiling water, add your pasta, cooking according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté Garlic and Tomatoes: In the same skillet, add minced garlic and halved cherry tomatoes. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened.
- Create the Creamy Sauce: Pour in heavy cream and add grated Parmesan cheese. Stir until well combined and heated through.
- Combine with Pasta and Chicken: Add cooked pasta and sliced chicken to the skillet, tossing gently to coat with the sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding a dash of hot sauce to the creamy sauce. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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