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Blackened Chicken Alfredo Pasta

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 850
A creamy and spicy pasta dish featuring seasoned chicken and rich Alfredo sauce, perfect for a comforting meal.

Ingredients

Spice Mix

  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 10 grinds fresh black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 to 1.5 pounds chicken thighs (or breasts, boneless, skinless)
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • ¾ pound linguine pasta
  • 3 Tablespoons butter
  • 5 cloves garlic (minced)
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt (more to taste)
  • 1 cup cream (more if needed)
  • 1 cup starchy pasta cooking water (reserved from boiling the pasta)
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese (shredded, plus more for serving)

Instructions 

  • Preheat the oven to 400℉ and set a large pot of water to boil for the pasta.

Notes

For extra flavor, sprinkle additional Parmesan cheese on top before serving.
Calories: 850kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Alfredo, chicken, Pasta