Description
A flavorful, hearty meal featuring spicy blackened chicken served over creamy, garlicky Parmesan linguine pasta.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 tbsp blackening seasoning (homemade or store-bought)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 12 oz linguine pasta
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
- Lemon wedges (optional)
Instructions
- Season chicken generously with blackening seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken 4–5 minutes per side until blackened and cooked through.
- Cook linguine according to package instructions until al dente, then drain.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in grated Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper.
- Toss cooked linguine in the sauce until coated.
- Slice blackened chicken and serve over linguine.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon if desired.
Notes
- Add sautéed mushrooms or spinach for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Enhance blackening seasoning with smoked paprika or extra cayenne for depth or heat.
- Chicken thighs can be used instead of breasts for juicier meat.
- Reheat leftovers gently with added cream or water to loosen sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
