Blackened Chicken Alfredo

 

Cookies! Happy Sunday! Hope you’ve had a great weekend. Wanted to share a simple, yet delicious chicken pasta recipe! Stop buying that Alfredo sauce in the jar! lol This is easy and sooo much better! Try it out.

Love,

B. Coop

 

Blackened Chicken Alfredo
Serves 4
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Prep Time
2 hr
Cook Time
20 min
Prep Time
2 hr
Cook Time
20 min
Ingredients
  1. 4 thinly sliced Chicken breast (1 per serving)
  2. Olive oil (for pan)
  3. 1/2 packet of ranch dressing mix
  4. 1/4 cup Italian dressing
  5. Cajun seasoning (thyme, basil, and parsley too)
  6. 1 pint heavy whipping cream
  7. Minced garlic
  8. 1 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan
  9. 3 tablespoons of butter
  10. 1 lb pasta of your choice
  11. Diced Tomatoes (optional)
Instructions
  1. Marinade the chicken using a 1/2 a packet of ranch dressing mix and a little Italian salad dressing for at least 2 hrs.(If you don't have time, make time! Lol nah it's ok. Proceed)
  2. Preheat oven to 375.
  3. Break out that beloved cast iron skillet
  4. Coat the skillet with olive oil and get it good and hot.
  5. Meanwhile, season the chicken. Watch the salt. Italian dressing has plenty.
  6. Add dried thyme and basil too, just a little.
  7. Then add the chicken into the heat. 2-3 mins per side.
  8. Put em in the oven for 8-10 mins. Be careful not to over cook.
SAUCE
  1. Melt butter and sauté garlic for a min. (You know my rule: don't burn my garlic!!)
  2. Now add the heavy cream and cheese.
  3. Simmer until it starts to thicken for about 6 mins
  4. Toss in the tomatoes and some parsley.
  5. Chicken should be ready by then.
  6. Let it rest for a few mins before slicing it.
  7. Oh, don't forget to boil the pasta! Use whatever pasta you prefer.
  8. Make it cute on your plate.
  9. Enjoy!
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