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A round white bowl with blue trim filled with chicken and pasta.
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5 from 6 votes

Blackened Chicken Pasta

Our blackened chicken pasta is rich, creamy, and loaded with tender chicken, veggies, and spicy chipotle peppers. It's a bold chicken dish that explodes with flavor in every bite.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: blackened chicken, blackened chicken pasta, chicken pasta
Servings: 6 Servings

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil over medium heat. Once boiling, cook pasta according to package directions for al dente. Drain and return to the pot.
  • Cut chicken breasts in half lengthwise and pat Cajun seasoning on all sides of the chicken.
  • Using a large deep frying pan or skillet, heat over medium heat.
  • Melt 1 tablespoon of butter and add chicken to the pan.
  • Cook over medium heat and cook the chicken approximately 6 minutes on each side, adding additional butter as needed.
  • Remove chicken and let cool, remove any burnt bits from the pan, and return to medium heat.
  • Add onions and bell pepper, and cook until translucent and tender.
  • Next add the garlic and cook for an additional 3 minutes.
  • Pour chicken broth into the pan and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Add heavy cream and bring to a slight boil.
  • Sprinkle the cheese, ¼ at a time, stirring constantly.
  • Add corn and chipotles, and continue to cook until heated through.
  • Pour sauce into the pot with the pasta. Stir to combine.
  • Add pasta mixture to serving dishes and top with sliced blackened chicken.

Notes

Tips
  • Remove any burned bits after searing your chicken before adding the other ingredients to prevent your pasta from taking on a burned flavor.
  • Add your garlic after the veggies are tender to prevent burning. Burned garlic is bitter garlic!
  • Be sure you use a pot large enough to accommodate the noodles, chicken, and pasta.
  • DO NOT bring your sauce to anything higher than a low boil. You'll break the sauce.