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blackened chicken breast with fettuccine alfredo

(10 ratings)
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A Q
@6timeblueribbon
Pensacola, FL

I know this sounds crazy, but Applebee's has one of the best blackened chicken bowls I've ever had. Which inspired me to make my own version, and a better version at that. I made my own blackened rub and it turned out great. Slightly spicy with all the flavor you'd expect from a blackened chicken breast. The searing seals the juices inside the chicken and makes for a delicious dinner. A great compliment to the fettuccine Alfredo, since the Alfredo has a rich Parmesan taste

Blue Ribbon Recipe

The flavors of creamy Italian Fettuccine Alfredo meet blackened Cajun-spiced chicken in this recipe. It's a wonderful marriage of flavors. The pasta is coated with just the right amount of creamy Alfredo sauce. The seasoning on the chicken breast is where this recipe gets crazy. It's full of spice and flavor and forms a nice crust on the chicken. A tasty dish to prepare for any occasion from a casual Tuesday night to a special anniversary.

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
(10 ratings)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Bake

Ingredients For blackened chicken breast with fettuccine alfredo

  • BLACKENED CHICKEN BREAST
  • 3
    chicken breast
  • 3 Tbsp
    butter
  • 1 Tbsp
    smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1 tsp
    onion powder
  • 1 tsp
    garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp
    cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 tsp
    black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp
    thyme, dried
  • 1/2 tsp
    oregano, dried
  • FETTUCCINE ALFREDO
  • 1/4 c
    butter
  • 3
    garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 c
    heavy cream
  • 1/8 tsp
    black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 c
    Parmesan cheese
  • 6 oz
    fettuccine pasta

How To Make blackened chicken breast with fettuccine alfredo

Test Kitchen Tips
This recipe calls for 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne. That is a lot if you do not like spicy. We suggest cutting it down according to how spicy you like things.
  • Drying the chicken.
    1
    Pat the chicken breast dry with a paper towel.
  • Coating the chicken in seasonings.
    2
    Mix all the seasonings together and pat onto the dry chicken breast on both sides.
  • Searing the chicken.
    3
    Heat butter in a skillet. Once hot, add the chicken one by one and cook for 3 min each side.
  • Baking the chicken in the oven.
    4
    After the chicken is seared, bake for an additional 30 min at 375 F.
  • Cooking garlic in melted butter.
    5
    FETTUCCINE ALFREDO: Melt the butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic cook for 3-4 min until garlic is slightly brown.
  • Pouring heavy cream into the butter.
    6
    Slowly pour the heavy cream into the butter garlic mixture.
  • Parmesan cheese and seasonings added.
    7
    Add the black pepper, salt, and Parmesan cheese. Cook for 5-8 min or until thick.
  • Thickened up Alfredo sauce.
    8
    If it still looks runny after 8 min, turn the burner off and let it cool slightly on the burner. It will thicken up.
  • Adding cooked pasta to the Alfredo sauce.
    9
    Cook pasta according to directions and toss with Alfredo sauce.
  • 10
    Optional ** Add cooked broccoli and chopped tomatoes when you toss with the Alfredo sauce.
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