Chicken Alfredo Recipe
Pasta with creamy Alfredo sauce and grilled chicken
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Chicken
Alfredo Sauce
Garnish
Method
Pasta Preparation
- 1
Cook the Pasta
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fettuccine pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Chicken Preparation
- 2
Grill the Chicken
While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a grill pan over medium-high heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper. Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked and no longer pink in the center. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Alfredo Sauce Preparation
- 3
Make the Alfredo Sauce
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Pour in the heavy cream and whisk until combined, then bring to a simmer. Gradually stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Add nutmeg, salt, and black pepper, stirring to combine. Remove from heat.
Combine and Serve
- 4
Combine Pasta and Sauce
In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained fettuccine pasta with the Alfredo sauce, tossing to coat evenly.
- 5
Serve
Plate the pasta and top with sliced grilled chicken. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.