Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb. Mafaldine noodles (or fettuccini/linguini)
- 3 chicken breasts
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 6–8 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1.5 cups shredded parmesan cheese
- 4 tablespoons blackened seasoning, divided
- Salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Instructions
- Pound chicken to an even thickness and rub with olive oil and blackened seasoning.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Cook chicken for about 3–4 minutes per side until dark amber.
- Remove chicken and let it rest while you prepare the sauce.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic for 1–2 minutes. Add cream and remaining blackened seasoning; simmer until thickened.
- Cook noodles according to package directions; reserve pasta water before draining.
- Stir parmesan into the sauce until melted, then mix in cooked noodles and reserved pasta water. Top with sliced chicken to serve.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (400g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 150mg