Chaos in the Backyard

Creamy, cozy, and protein-forward.

Ingredients

• 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 12 oz protein pasta
• 4 cups broccoli florets
• 1 tbsp olive oil

Blackening Seasoning

• 2 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)

Alfredo Sauce

• 1 (15 oz) jar Alfredo sauce

OR Homemade Alfredo (a favorite for my family)

• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
2. Steam broccoli for 4–5 minutes until tender-crisp.
3. Mix all blackening seasonings together.
4. Coat chicken breasts evenly with seasoning.
5. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
6. Cook chicken 6–7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
7. Rest chicken for 5 minutes, then slice.
8. Warm Alfredo sauce in a saucepan.
9. Toss pasta and broccoli with Alfredo sauce.
10. Top with sliced chicken and serve.