Blackened Chicken Penne Pasta Recipe
Blackened chicken, penne pasta tossed in a parmesan cream sauce, onions, red peppers, broccoli, carrots. GFO
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Blackened Chicken
Vegetables
Sauce
Method
Cooking Pasta
- 1
Boil the Pasta
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add 8 cups of penne pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Preparing Blackened Chicken
- 2
Season the Chicken
Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Rub both sides of each chicken breast with blackening seasoning.
- 3
Cook the Chicken
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the seasoned chicken breasts. Cook for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is cooked through and has a blackened crust. Remove from skillet and let rest before slicing.
Sautéing Vegetables
- 4
Sauté the Vegetables
In the same skillet used for the chicken, add the sliced onion and red bell pepper. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes. Then add the broccoli florets and sliced carrots and continue to sauté for another 5 minutes until all vegetables are tender.
Making the Sauce
- 5
Prepare the Cream Sauce
In a separate saucepan, combine 1 cup of heavy cream, 2 tablespoons of minced garlic, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of black pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
- 6
Add Parmesan Cheese
Once the cream sauce is simmering, gradually whisk in 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
Combining Ingredients
- 7
Combine Pasta, Chicken, and Sauce
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked penne pasta, sautéed vegetables, sliced blackened chicken, and the cream sauce. Toss gently until everything is well coated.
- 8
Serve
Serve immediately while hot. Garnish with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.
