Blackened Chicken with Creamy Garlic Pasta 

Serves: 2–3

Total time: ~35 minutes

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Ingredients

For the Blackened Chicken

• 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tsp paprika

• 1 tsp smoked paprika

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• ½ tsp onion powder

• ½ tsp dried oregano

• ½ tsp dried thyme

• ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (adjust for heat)

• ½ tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

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For the Creamy Garlic Pasta

• 250 g (9 oz) fettuccine or linguine

• 2 tbsp butter

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 cup heavy cream

• ½ cup chicken broth

• ¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

• ½ tsp black pepper

• ¼ tsp salt (or to taste)

• ½ tsp Italian seasoning

• Optional: ¼ tsp red chili flakes

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Garnish

• Fresh parsley, finely chopped

• Extra Parmesan cheese

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Instructions

1. Prepare the Chicken

1. Slice chicken breasts horizontally to create even thickness.

2. In a small bowl, mix all spices.

3. Rub chicken with olive oil, then coat evenly with the spice mix.

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2. Cook the Chicken

1. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.

2. Add a small drizzle of oil.

3. Sear chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until deeply browned and fully cooked.

4. Remove from pan, rest for 5 minutes, then slice.

🔥 Tip: Don’t move the chicken while searing—this builds that bold blackened crust.

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3. Cook the Pasta

1. Boil pasta in salted water until al dente.

2. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.

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4. Make the Creamy Sauce

1. Lower heat to medium.

2. In the same pan, melt butter.

3. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.

4. Pour in chicken broth and cream, stir gently.

5. Simmer for 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.

6. Add Parmesan, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and chili flakes.

7. Stir until smooth and creamy.

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5. Combine

1. Add pasta to the sauce.

2. Toss gently, adding reserved pasta water if needed.

3. Plate pasta and top with sliced chicken.

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Finish & Serve

• Sprinkle parsley and extra Parmesan on top

• Serve immediately while hot and creamy

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Flavor Profile

• Smoky & spicy chicken

• Rich, garlicky, ultra-creamy pasta

• Restaurant-level comfort food vibes 😮‍🔥