Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, raw
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ to 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (to taste)
- 8 ounces (approx. 227g) fettuccine pasta
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ½ tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 wedges Laughing Cow cheese
- 1 ⅓ cups (approx. 320ml) whole milk
- 2 ounces (approx. 56g) cream cheese (room temperature)
- ½ cup (approx. 56g) grated Parmesan cheese
- Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare chicken: Mix the blackening spices (paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, cayenne) in a bowl. Cut chicken breast into strips and coat it in the spice mixture.
- Cook chicken: Heat a large skillet with nonstick spray or some oil. Cook chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until cooked through and has a dark crust.
- Cook pasta: Boil fettuccine according to package instructions until al dente.
- Make Alfredo sauce: Melt butter over medium heat in a skillet and add minced garlic. Lower heat, add Laughing Cow cheese, whole milk, and cream cheese; stir and mash until smooth. Mix in Parmesan and black pepper, allowing sauce to thicken.
- Combine everything: Add cooked pasta and blackened chicken into the sauce, mixing well to coat each bite.
Notes
Make sure cream cheese is at room temperature for a smooth sauce. For added flavor, save a bit of pasta water for adjusting sauce consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg