Blackened Chicken Alfredo Pasta With Broccoli And Cherry Tomatoes
Blackened Chicken Alfredo Pasta With Broccoli And Cherry Tomatoes is a creamy, hearty pasta dish featuring spiced chicken, tender vegetables, and a rich Parmesan sauce, perfect for an easy but satisfying family dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- 12 oz fettuccine or linguine
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 2 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Salt to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Boil salted water and cook pasta until al dente, adding broccoli during the last 3 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Mix all blackened seasoning spices in a small bowl.
- Pat chicken dry, rub with olive oil, and coat evenly with seasoning.
- Cook chicken in a hot skillet over medium high heat for 5 to 6 minutes per side until charred and cooked through, then rest and slice.
- In the same skillet, melt butter, sauté garlic briefly, add cream, and simmer. Stir in Parmesan until smooth.
- Season sauce with salt and pepper, thinning with pasta water if needed.
- Toss pasta, broccoli, and tomatoes in the sauce until coated and warmed.
- Top with sliced chicken, garnish with parsley, and serve warm.