Blackened Chicken with Avocado Pasta and Sweet Corn

By lorik

Ingredients

• Blackened Seasoning:
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 Tbsp garlic powder
• 1 Tbsp onion powder
• 2 tsp ground thyme
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• For Pasta:
• 8 oz dry thin whole grain spaghetti
• 4 chicken breasts, pounded thin
• 3 Tbsp + 1 tsp olive oil, divided
• 2 medium ripe avocados
• 2 Tbsp chopped garlic
• Juice from 1/2 lemon
• Salt and Pepper to taste
• 1 cup sweet corn kernels, cooked
• Parsley, for garnish

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from kroger.com

Preparation

Step 1

Mix together spices for blackened seasoning. Prepare pasta according to box directions, drain and set aside.

Coat chicken generously with approximately 4 Tbsp of blackened seasoning (reserve remaining for future use). Saute chicken in 1 teaspoon of olive oil approximately 6-8 minutes, flipping occasionally to ensure it doesn't burn.

While chicken is cooking, mash avocado, 3 Tbsp olive oil, garlic, and lemon juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Toss spaghetti with avocado sauce; stir in corn.

Remove chicken from pan, slice and serve atop pasta.

Nutritionals:
610 calories; 26 g Tot Fat; 4g Sat Fat; 0g Trans; 84mg cholesterol; 84mg Sodium; 57g Carbs; 13g Fiber; 4g Sugar; 42g Protein