Blackened Chicken Alfredo
This blackened chicken Alfredo is an easy weeknight dinner that combines creamy Alfredo sauce with blackened chicken for a Southern twist on an Italian classic!
Ingredients
Blackened chicken
- 1 pound chicken breast , 2 breasts
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- ½ Tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper , can do half cayenne pepper for more heat
Alfredo
- 10 ounces fettuccine , or bowtie pasta
- ¼ cup butter , I used salted
- 2 cups heavy cream
- ¾ cup grated parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt , more to taste
- ¼ teaspoon pepper , more to taste
Instructions
- Slice chicken horizontally in half to make it thinner. Then add to a bowl or zip top bag. Add 2 Tablespoons oil, 1/2 Tablespoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 3/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper on top and evenly coat. Let marinade for 15-30 minutes.
- Heat a skillet (I used a 10-inch cast iron) over medium heat. Add chicken and then cook for 5 minutes on each side or until the inside reaches 165°F. Set aside on a cutting board and cover with foil until pasta is done.
Alfredo
- Add 1/4 cup butter, 2 cups heavy cream, 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese, 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper to the same pan. Simmer for 10 minutes or until thickened.
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Then add the noodles into the cream sauce.
- Slice chicken and add on top of the pasta. Serve hot.
Notes
To keep the chicken moist and juicy, remove chicken at 155–160°F. It’ll finish cooking as it rests under foil and stay tender, not dry.
Store in an airtight container for up 4 days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stove with a splash of cream to loosen sauce and noodles. Do not freeze.
Nutrition
Calories: 706kcal, Carbohydrates: 39g, Protein: 29g, Fat: 49g, Saturated Fat: 27g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 15g, Trans Fat: 0.3g, Cholesterol: 209mg, Sodium: 787mg, Potassium: 529mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 3g, Vitamin A: 1860IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 197mg, Iron: 2mg
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
