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A creamy plate of blackened chicken alfredo, featuring perfectly seasoned chicken over fettuccine pasta.

Creamy Blackened Chicken Alfredo Recipe

Discover a restaurant-quality Blackened Chicken Alfredo made simple at home! This recipe features perfectly seasoned chicken and a lusciously creamy Alfredo sauce with a secret twist of cream cheese and fresh lemon, ensuring a stable, velvety texture and balanced flavors.
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Prep Time 12 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Cajun
Calories: 750
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • 2 Tbsp Blackening Seasoning
  • 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • 12 oz Fettuccine Pasta
  • 6 Tbsp Butter
  • 1 Tbsp Minced Garlic
  • 1 ½ cup Heavy Whipping Cream
  • 1 ½ cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 1 Tbsp Cream Cheese
  • 1 Tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice

Equipment

  • Cast iron skillet
  • large pot
  • Sharp knife
  • cutting board
  • tongs
  • Whisk
  • meat thermometer

Method
 

Prepare and Blacken the Chicken
  1. Take your boneless skinless chicken breasts and carefully filet them into four thinner pieces to ensure even cooking. Liberally coat both sides of each chicken piece with the blackening seasoning.
  2. Heat a cast iron skillet over high heat on your stovetop. Add the olive oil when the skillet is piping hot and the oil shimmers. Carefully place the seasoned chicken breasts into the hot pan.
  3. Cook the chicken for about 5 minutes on each side until a beautiful dark, golden-brown crust develops. Once cooked, transfer the chicken to a separate plate and cover it loosely with foil to keep it warm and allow juices to redistribute.
Cook the Pasta
  1. While the chicken rests, cook your fettuccine pasta according to the package instructions to al dente (slightly firm to the bite). Once cooked, strain the pasta and set it aside.
Craft the Creamy Alfredo Sauce
  1. In the same pan used for the chicken, add the butter and minced garlic. Cook over low heat for 3-5 minutes until the butter is melted and the garlic is fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
  2. Whisk in the heavy whipping cream. Continue whisking gently for 3-5 minutes until the cream is heated through and begins to gently simmer. Stir in 1 tablespoon of cream cheese until it melts, then add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
  3. Remove the pan from the heat. Gradually stir in the freshly grated Parmesan cheese, whisking constantly until it is fully melted and incorporated, creating a smooth, luscious sauce.
Assemble and Serve
  1. Add the strained pasta directly to the homemade Alfredo sauce. Toss the pasta with the sauce until every strand is beautifully coated.
  2. Slice your rested blackened chicken and arrange it on top of the noodles with the Alfredo sauce.
  3. Serve immediately while warm and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 750kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 45gFat: 45gSaturated Fat: 25gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 1000mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 350mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For ultimate creaminess and flavor, always use freshly grated Parmesan cheese. This dish is best served immediately. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for 3-4 days in the refrigerator and reheated gently on the stovetop with a splash of milk or cream.
Nutrition information is estimated based on common ingredients and serving sizes and may vary.

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