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

Easy Blackened Chicken Alfredo Recipe

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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Course : Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine : American, Italian-American
Prep Time : 20 minutes
Cook Time : 25 minutes
Resting Time : 5 minutes
Total Time : 50 minutes
Servings : 4
Calories : 670kcal
Cost : $14
Author : Aliana Recipes

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

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

Instructions

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

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.

Nutrition

Serving : 420g | Calories : 670kcal | Carbohydrates : 45g | Protein : 39g | Fat : 38g | Saturated Fat : 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat : 2g | Monounsaturated Fat : 10g | Cholesterol : 135mg | Sodium : 580mg | Potassium : 420mg | Fiber : 2g | Sugar : 3g | Vitamin A : 900IU | Vitamin C : 4mg | Calcium : 210mg | Iron : 2mg