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Chicken Alfredo recipe

Chicken Alfredo Recipe: Creamy and Comforting

Creamy chicken Alfredo with fettuccine and Parmesan sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • Chicken:
  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Sauce:
  • ½ cup butter
  • 1 ½ cups heavy cream
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 ½ cups Parmesan
  • ¼ tsp pepper
  • salt
  • Pasta: 12 oz fettuccine
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • Optional: Parsley extra Parmesan
  • Suggested Pairings: Garlic bread salad, white wine

Instructions
 

  • Season, cook chicken in skillet 6-8 min per side; slice, set aside.
  • Boil fettuccine until al dente; reserve 1/2 cup water, drain.
  • Melt butter, sauté garlic; add cream, simmer 3-4 min. Whisk in Parmesan, seasonings.
  • Toss pasta, chicken in sauce; adjust with pasta water if needed.
  • Garnish with parsley, Parmesan; serve with garlic bread, wine.

Notes

  • Use freshly grated Parmesan.
  • Store in the fridge up to 3 days.
  • Try a shrimp variation.
  • Pair with iced tea.