Diced tomatoes and scallions provide a fresh, crisp, and slightly acidic bite that cuts through the richness of the cream. Joe's American Bar & Grill Blackened Chicken Pasta Prep time: 15 mins Cook time: 20 mins Yields: 4 servings Ingredients The Blackened Chicken 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (thin-cut works best) 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning (or Creole seasoning) 1 tsp smoked paprika 1 tbsp olive oil The Pasta & Sauce 1 lb (16 oz) Penne pasta or Linguine 2 tbsp unsalted butter 2 tsp minced garlic 2 cups heavy cream 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese Salt and black pepper to taste 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for extra heat) Garnish (Essential!) 2 plum tomatoes, diced 3 green onions (scallions), thinly sliced Step-by-Step Instructions 1. Prepare the Chicken

Sauté diced red bell peppers , scallions (or green onions), and mushrooms in olive oil for about 2 minutes. In the original restaurant version, escarole is a key leafy green added for texture and a slight bitter contrast.

There is something undeniably satisfying about the combination of spicy, charred chicken and creamy, comforting pasta. For fans of the popular East Coast chain , their Blackened Chicken Pasta isn't just a menu item—it is the menu item.

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2 cups (full-fat yields the best restaurant style consistency) Chicken Broth: 1/2 cup (adds depth to the sauce) Parmesan Cheese: 1 cup (freshly grated, do not use canned) Garlic: 4 cloves (minced) Olive Oil: 2 tablespoons Bell Peppers: 1 red and 1 green (sliced into thin strips) Yellow Onion: 1 medium (sliced thin) Fresh Parsley: 1/4 cup (chopped, for garnish) Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions Step 1: Cook the Pasta

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1 cup heavy cream, 2 tbsp butter, and 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Aromatics: 1 tbsp minced garlic. Food Network Cooking Oil: 2 tbsp olive oil. Instructions Prep the Chicken:

Boil your pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve about 1/4 cup of the pasta water before draining. Sauté Veggies: