DAVE AND BUSTER'S BLACKENED CHICKEN PASTA RECIPE

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Provided by linguini

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 (6oz) large boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
salt and fresh-ground black pepper, to taste
4 tsp blackening seasoning (chef paul/blackened redfish) divided
4 tsp olive oil
2 cups quartered small mushrooms (about 10)
2 large garlic cloves, minced
2/3 cup plus 2 Tbsp diced italian plum tomatoes, divided
1/2 cup alfredo sauce (digiorno)
3/4 cup heavy cream
1/3 cup shredded asiago cheese
6 oz linguini, cooked according to package directions

Steps:

Cut chicken breasts into 3/4 inch cubes and place in a mixing bowl. Toss with salt, pepper and 2 tsp blackening seasoning to coat. Let marinate 5 minutes. In a large nonreactive skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sauté about 1 minute (you do not want it fully cooked here). Add mushrooms and sauté mixture another 1 1/2 minutes. Add garlic and 2/3 cup tomatoes; sauté about 30 seconds more. Stir in Alfredo sauce, heavy cream and asiago cheese. Reduce heat to medium and stir in remaining 2 tsp blackening seasoning. Continue cooking, stirring constantly, just until mixture comes to a simmer. Divide cooked linguine between two large serving bowls. Pour sauce over, dividing evenly, Garnish with remaining diced tomatoes. Makes 2