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Blackened chicken Alfredo with creamy fettuccine in a skillet, garnished with parsley

Easy Blackened Chicken Alfredo Recipe

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Aliana Recipes
Smoky, spicy blackened chicken paired with creamy garlic parmesan fettuccine — this one-pan meal brings restaurant-quality comfort straight to your table.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings:4
Course:Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine:American, Italian-American
Calories:670kcal
Cost:$14
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts flattened evenly
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil searing base
  • 1 tablespoon butter flavor boost
  • 1 teaspoon paprika smoky depth
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper heat control
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder base flavor
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder extra aroma
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme herbal touch
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano earthy note
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper seasoning base
  • Salt to taste balance flavor
  • 8 oz fettuccine pasta pasta choice
  • 2 cups heavy cream sauce base
  • 1 cup chicken broth adds depth
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch optional thickener
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese melts smoothly
  • Fresh parsley chopped garnish fresh

Equipment

  • 1 Meat mallet To flatten the chicken evenly
  • 1 Mixing bowl For seasoning blend
  • 1 Large skillet To cook chicken and sauce
  • 1 Wooden spoon To stir the sauce
  • 1 Cutting board To slice cooked chicken
  • 1 Chef’s knife To cut chicken into strips

Method
 

  1. Prepare the chicken: Place chicken breasts between plastic wrap and pound to an even thickness using a meat mallet.
    Chicken breasts being pounded to even thickness between plastic wrap on a wooden board
  2. Season the chicken: Combine all spices and coat chicken evenly on both sides. Press seasoning into the meat for maximum flavor.
    Raw chicken fillets seasoned with spices on a wooden cutting board
  3. Cook the chicken: In a hot skillet with butter and olive oil, sear the chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until blackened and fully cooked. Let rest, then slice.
    Cooked blackened chicken breasts sliced on a wooden cutting board with dark crust
  4. Make the Alfredo sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter and stir in cornstarch. Slowly add chicken broth and cream while whisking to avoid lumps.
    Step-by-step process of making Alfredo sauce in a saucepan with wooden spoon, showing stages from cream to thickened sauce
  5. Add the cheese: Stir in freshly grated Parmesan until the sauce becomes creamy and smooth. Adjust seasoning as needed.
    Fettuccine pasta coated in creamy Alfredo sauce with melted Parmesan in a skillet
  6. Combine and serve: Add cooked fettuccine to the sauce, toss to coat, then top with sliced blackened chicken and fresh parsley.
    Blackened chicken Alfredo served in a skillet with creamy fettuccine and fresh parsley

Nutrition

Serving: 420gCalories: 670kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 39gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 135mgSodium: 580mgPotassium: 420mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 210mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish turned a cooking fail into a love story — creamy, spicy, and unforgettable. Let the cream come to room temperature before cooking to avoid sauce separation.