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Creamy Blackened Chicken Alfredo with sliced chicken and fettuccine in a cast iron skillet.

Blackened Chicken Alfredo

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 820 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 3/4 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 3/4 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 1/2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 1/4 cups grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley chopped, for optional garnish

Instructions
 

  • Cook fettuccine in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
    Pasta boiling in a stainless steel pot on a kitchen counter.
  • In a bowl, whisk the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, thyme, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and salt until combined.
    Ground spices in white bowl for baking or cooking, close-up, on light textured background.
  • Dry the chicken breasts by patting them gently with paper towel. Apply the seasoning mix to both sides.
    Seasoned raw chicken breasts in a bowl for Blackened Chicken Alfredo.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for about 5-6 minutes on each side, until blackened and cooked through. Remove and slice into strips.
    Blackened chicken breasts searing in a cast iron skillet for Blackened Chicken Alfredo.
  • Melt butter in the skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
    Melting butter and cooking garlic in a cast iron skillet for Blackened Chicken Alfredo.
  • Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring often.
    Stirring heavy cream and garlic in a cast iron skillet for Blackened Chicken Alfredo.
  • Slowly incorporate the Parmesan cheese, stirring until it melts and becomes smooth. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to your liking.
    Creamy garlic parmesan sauce in a cast iron skillet, ready for pasta or chicken. Perfect for comforting home-cooked meals.
  • Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to coat.
    Creamy homemade fettuccine Alfredo in a cast iron skillet. Perfect comfort food with rich, cheesy sauce.
  • Add the sliced chicken on top and serve warm. Garnish with fresh parsley.
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Nutrition

Calories: 820kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 21gFat: 61gSaturated Fat: 33gSodium: 1101mgFiber: 3g
Keyword Blackened Chicken Alfredo
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