Best 3 Blackened Chicken Pasta Recipes
Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our blackened chicken pasta, a culinary masterpiece that marries the bold, smoky essence of blackened chicken with the comforting embrace of creamy Cajun Alfredo sauce, all nestled atop a bed of perfectly cooked pasta. This tantalizing dish is a seamless blend of textures and tastes that will tantalize your palate from the first bite. The blackened chicken, boasting a delectable charred exterior and infused with a symphony of spices, takes center stage, while the creamy Cajun Alfredo sauce, rich with a blend of heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and Cajun spices, provides a velvety backdrop. Completing this harmonious ensemble is the pasta, cooked al dente to maintain a delightful bite, absorbing the delectable sauce and creating a satisfying foundation for this extraordinary dish. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
BLACKENED CHICKEN PASTA
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook the penne, then drain and set aside.
- Place olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat and add chicken; cook until cooked through, turning chicken halfway through. Remove from pan and slice into bite-sized pieces. Return chicken pieces to pan with mushrooms, tomatoes, green onions and minced garlic. Saute together while tossing occasionally for 2 minutes. Add heavy cream, Parmesan, Creole seasoning and noodles to chicken and vegetables and cook, stirring frequently to heat noodles and melt cheese. Taste and add more Creole seasoning until it's just right. If you are brave enough to toss all the ingredients in the pan, do it! We love to catch the flame just right and it creates a wonderful show for the guests to watch.
BLACKENED CHICKEN WITH PENNE PASTA
I had this dish at a local restaurant. The waitress quickly told me the ingredients and I experimented with the amounts. It tastes very close to the original dish (good thing, the restaurant is no longer open). I like spicy dishes and this is good. Enjoy!
Provided by Debbie
Categories Chicken
Time 50m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook pasta, drain.
- Place back into pot with tomatoes, peas and pine nuts.
- Place cut up chicken in bowl.
- Sprinkle with 2 TB Cajun seasoning over chicken (mix through chicken).
- Heat margaine in nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot, add chicken and cook until no longer pink.
- Combine whipping cream and remaining Cajun seasoning.
- Pour over chicken and continue cooking (low heat) until warmed through.
- Pour chicken and sauce over pasta and vegetables, cook until completely warmed through.
BLACKENED CHICKEN PASTA WITH ALFREDO SAUCE
Steps:
- 1 Preferrably use a cast iron skillet for blackening the chicken breasts. If you don't have one then regular skillet will work. SAUCE: 2 First off place 1 stick of butter and cream cheese in large saucepan on medium heat, let melt, stir in 1 pint of heavy cream. 3 Let simmer for 5 minutes, stirring frequently. 4 Slowly stir in the parmesan cheese, about 1/4 cup at a time. 5 Add salt and pepper if desired. 6 Simmer for about 20 minutes on low heat. Stirring frequently. 7 The longer this simmer's the better. 8 If sauce seems to be real thick then slowly stir in the rest of heavy cream. 9 In the meantime while the sauce is simmering start the noodles. Drain. Set aside,adding a little of sauce so the noodles don't stick. Chicken: 10 While the sauce is simmering, preheat skillet on medium-high heat with 2 tablespoons butter. Sprinkle both sides of chicken with Zataran's blackened seasoning. Place on to skillet and brown on both sides, turn down heat to medium. Cook on each side for about 7-8 minutes or until no longer pink in the middle. 11 Place noodles on plate, top with sauce and place the chicken on the side. 12 Garnish sauce with fresh grated parmesan cheese. 13 Serve with your favorite salad and breadsticks.
Tips:
- Use a heavy-bottomed pan for searing the chicken. This will help to prevent the chicken from sticking and will also help to create a nice sear.
- Make sure the chicken is dry before searing it. This will help to prevent the chicken from steaming and will also help to create a nice crust.
- Sear the chicken over high heat for a few minutes per side, or until it is cooked through. Do not overcrowd the pan, or the chicken will not sear properly.
- Use a flavorful marinade for the chicken. This will help to add flavor to the chicken and will also help to tenderize it.
- Serve the blackened chicken pasta with your favorite sides. Some good options include roasted vegetables, a salad, or garlic bread.
Conclusion:
Blackened chicken pasta is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken is seared until it is blackened and then tossed with a creamy sauce and pasta. The dish is finished with a sprinkling of Parmesan cheese and parsley. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table.
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