Blackened Chicken Tomato Alfredo Pasta

A few days ago my mom sent me a text that she had just picked up some Tomato Alfredo Pasta from one of my favorite restaurants back home, this of course started a strong craving for one of my favorite dishes. So here is my creamy, comforting, super easy Blackened Chicken Tomato Alfredo Pasta, my secret is delicious pasta made by Al Dente, they have delicious tender but crunchy pasta pre-bagged that cooks in about 3 minutes. For this recipe I used the Garlic and Parsley Fettuccine from them and let me advise you if you have never tried their pasta go out and by every kind they make immediately because it brings so much flavor to any dish, this is the next best thing to making your own at home.


Blackened Chicken Tomato Alfredo Pasta
1 package chicken tenders
1 1/2 cup blackening spice (I like to use McCormick's Smokehouse Maple because it isn't too spicy and is really grainy instead of powdered so it forms a delicious crust on the chicken)
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 tablespoons minced garlic
1 can sun dried marinated chopped tomatoes
1/4 cup white wine (I like the Cupcake white for this recipe since its just sweet enough to mix well with the spices)
2 1/2 cups heavy cream
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 pound fettuccine cooked
2 tablespoons butter


1. Preheat oven to 350
2. Dredge the chicken strips in the seasoning of your choice and blacken in a heavy skillet on high heat, transfer to oven safe dish and bake for about 12 minutes or until chicken is done thoroughly and internal temp is at least 160.
3.  In large pan saute garlic in olive oil until caramelized, add the tomatoes and combine well. Add the wine to deglaze the pan. Add the cream and bring to a simmer, simmer until reduced and desired thickness is achieved. 
4. When you have reached the desired consistency add in 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese, cut in butter at the end to thicken sauce. 
5. Plate pasta, sauce and chicken and add the remaining Parmesan cheese on top. I also like to add in broccoli if I don't have it on the side
Enjoy!!!!