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Blackened Chicken Fettuccine

Creamy fettuccine tossed in a Parmesan-cream sauce topped with blackened chicken for a quick, flavorful weeknight meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts pounded to even thickness
  • 2 tablespoons blackening seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 red bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 4 ounces cream cheese room temperature
  • 1 1/2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 16 ounces fettuccine cooked and drained
  • Parmesan cheese for serving, grated

Equipment

  • cast iron skillet or large skillet
  • Large Pot
  • Colander
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Measuring Cups
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

  1. Sprinkle both sides of the chicken breasts with the blackening seasoning, pressing lightly to adhere.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a cast iron or large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  3. Add the seasoned chicken and cook about 5 minutes per side, or until cooked through; remove from the pan and keep warm.
  4. Reduce heat to medium and add the butter to the same skillet; sauté the minced garlic and sliced red bell pepper until the pepper starts to soften, about 2 minutes.
  5. Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer; cook for about 5 minutes to slightly thicken.
  6. Lower the heat to low and add the cream cheese and grated Parmesan plus the salt, black pepper, white pepper, and dried thyme; stir until the cheeses melt and the sauce is smooth.
  7. Add the cooked, drained fettuccine to the skillet and toss thoroughly to coat the pasta in the sauce.
  8. Divide the fettuccine among four plates, top each with a cooked chicken breast, and finish with additional grated Parmesan if desired.

Notes

  • Pound chicken to even thickness for uniform cooking.
  • Use room-temperature cream cheese for easier melting.
  • Adjust blackening seasoning amount to taste.
  • Reserve some pasta water to loosen the sauce if needed.