Blackened Chicken Alfredo with Broccoli
This Blackened Chicken Alfredo with Broccoli is the ultimate comfort food it is creamy, flavorful, and ready in under 30 minutes. The tender pasta, spicy chicken, and fresh broccoli come together perfectly for a balanced and satisfying meal.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
For the Pasta and Sauce
- 16 ounces fettuccine or linguine pasta
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
For the Chicken
- 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 1/2 cups broccoli florets
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.16 ounces fettuccine or linguine pasta
- While the pasta cooks, season the chicken with salt, garlic powder, paprika, chili powder, and pepper on both sides. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken and broccoli for about 4 to 5 minutes per side until blackened and cooked through. Remove from the pan and let rest.4 boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 1/2 cups broccoli florets
- In the same pan, add butter and minced garlic. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Add Parmesan cheese and stir until the sauce thickens.1/4 cup butter, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1 cup heavy cream, 2 cloves garlic
- Add the cooked pasta and broccoli florets to the sauce. Toss to coat, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.
- Slice the blackened chicken and place it on top of the pasta. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes if you want extra spice. Serve warm with extra Parmesan on top.1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Notes
✔️ Do not overcook the broccoli. Steam or blanch it briefly so it stays bright green and tender-crisp.
✔️ Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for the smoothest, creamiest sauce.
✔️ Adjust the spice level by adding more or less chili powder or red pepper flakes.
✔️ If the sauce thickens too much, add a splash of reserved pasta water to loosen it.
✔️ Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for the smoothest, creamiest sauce.
✔️ Adjust the spice level by adding more or less chili powder or red pepper flakes.
✔️ If the sauce thickens too much, add a splash of reserved pasta water to loosen it.
