Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Blackening seasoning (paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder)
- Fettuccine or penne pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Fresh parsley
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and set them on the counter.
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; reserve some pasta water before draining.
- Coat chicken breasts with olive oil and blackening seasoning generously.
- Sear the chicken in a skillet over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes per side until charred.
- Remove the chicken, pour heavy cream into the skillet, and scrape up brown bits to create a sauce.
- Slice the rested chicken and toss it with drained pasta in the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed for desired creaminess.
Notes
- Feel free to add vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for extra nutrition.
- You can substitute chicken xwith shrimp or tofu for variations.
- Let the chicken rest before slicing to maintain juiciness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (350g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg