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Blackened Chicken Fettuccine

Creamy fettuccine tossed in a blackened chicken–flavored Parmesan sauce for a quick, flavorful weeknight meal.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 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
  • 1 16-ounce package fettuccine cooked and drained
  • Parmesan cheese for serving, grated

Instructions

  • Sprinkle the blackening seasoning evenly over both sides of the chicken breasts.
  • Heat the olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  • Add the seasoned chicken and cook about 5 minutes per side, or until cooked through; transfer chicken to a plate and keep warm.
  • Reduce heat to medium, add the butter to the skillet, then sautĂ© the minced garlic and sliced red bell pepper about 2 minutes, until the pepper begins to soften.
  • Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer; cook for about 5 minutes to slightly thicken.
  • Lower the heat to low, then stir in the room-temperature cream cheese and 1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan until fully melted and the sauce is smooth.
  • Add the salt, black pepper, white pepper, and dried thyme to the sauce and stir to combine.
  • Toss the cooked, drained fettuccine into the sauce until evenly coated.
  • Divide the fettuccine among four plates, top each with a chicken breast, and sprinkle additional grated Parmesan to serve.

Equipment

  • Cast-Iron Skillet
  • Large Pot
  • Tongs
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board

Notes

  • Use room-temperature cream cheese to help it melt smoothly.
  • Pound chicken to even thickness for uniform cooking.
  • Cook fettuccine until al dente before tossing with sauce.
  • Adjust blackening seasoning to taste if preferred milder.