Blackened Chicken Fettuccine

This is a divine dish. It’s great for a dinner party or a romantic dinner. It not only tastes great, but it’s wonderful to look. Please use a high quality parmesan cheese to top it off with (NOT the stuff in the can). For a full dinner, serve with a Caesar salad, bread sticks, and a great wine.

• Ready In: 8 hrs 20 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon garlic powder
• 1  tablespoon onion powder
• 1  tablespoon dried thyme
• 1  tablespoon dried oregano
• 1  tablespoon paprika
• 1  tablespoon dried tarragon
• 1  tablespoon ground nutmeg
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  teaspoon  ground red pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2⁄3 cup olive oil
• 1⁄2 cup Worcestershire sauce
• 5  boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1⁄4 cup butter, melted
• 1 (12 ounce) package dry fettuccine
• 1⁄2 red bell pepper, cut into strips
• 1⁄2 yellow bell pepper, cut into strips
• 1⁄2 green bell pepper, cut into strips
• 2  stalks celery, sliced
• 1  medium onion, sliced
• 2  carrots, sliced
• 1  cup dry white wine
• 3⁄4 cup  whipping cream
• 3  medium tomatoes, chopped
• 2  tablespoons water
• 1  teaspoon cornstarch
•  fresh grated parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Combine the first 12 ingredients in a zip lock bag; add the chicken and seal. Put in refrigerator and marinate for 8 hours, turning the bag occasionally.
2. Remove the chicken from the bag; discard the marinade.
3. Cook the chicken in the melted butter in a large skillet over medium high heat for 5 minutes on each side or until well browned; remove the chicken and reserve the drippings.
4. Slice the chicken diagonally and set aside.
5. Cook the pasta according to the package; drain well.
6. Sauté all vegetables in the dripping for 4 minutes or until crisp tender.
7. Add the wine, whipping cream, and tomatoes; simmer for 5 minutes.
8. Combine the water and cornstarch; stir well and add to the vegetable mixture.
9. Bring to a boil, and boil for 1 minute or until thickened, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat after it thickens; add the chicken and pasta toss well.
10. Sprinkle with FRESH grated parmesan cheese.