Chicken Alfredo Recipe
Fettuccine pasta in a creamy sauce with grilled chicken.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Chicken
Sauce
Garnish
Method
Cooking the Pasta
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil over high heat.
- 2
Cook Pasta
Add the fettuccine pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.
- 3
Drain Pasta
Once cooked, drain the pasta and set aside, reserving a small amount of the pasta water.
Grilling the Chicken
- 4
Prepare Chicken
Season the chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, and black pepper on both sides.
- 5
Grill Chicken
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and juices run clear.
- 6
Slice Chicken
Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes. Then, slice it into strips.
Making the Sauce
- 7
Melt Butter
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.
- 8
- 9
Add Cream and Cheese
Pour in the heavy cream and bring it to a gentle simmer. Gradually whisk in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- 10
Season the Sauce
Stir in the Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. If the sauce is too thick, add a bit of the reserved pasta water to reach desired consistency.
Combining Ingredients
- 11
Mix Pasta and Sauce
Add the drained fettuccine pasta to the sauce in the skillet. Toss to coat the pasta evenly with the sauce.
- 12
Add Chicken
Top the pasta with the sliced grilled chicken and gently toss to combine.
- 13
Garnish and Serve
Sprinkle chopped parsley over the dish for garnish and serve immediately.