Description
Blackened Chicken Pasta is a creamy, spicy dish that combines tender chicken with flavorful pasta, perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Cajun seasoning
- 8 oz penne or fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts generously with Cajun seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Meanwhile, boil salted water and cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds. Pour in heavy cream and stir until heated through.
- Slice cooked chicken and toss it with the pasta in the creamy sauce until evenly coated.
- Serve with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley on top.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider using smoked paprika in place of regular paprika.
- Customize your dish by adding vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini.
- Adjust the spiciness by incorporating cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 105mg