Chicken Alfredo Recipe
Pasta with creamy Alfredo sauce and grilled chicken.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Chicken
Alfredo Sauce
Method
Cook Pasta
- 1
Boil Water
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.
- 2
Cook Pasta
Add fettuccine pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, typically about 10-12 minutes.
- 3
Drain Pasta
Once cooked, drain the pasta and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
Prepare Chicken
- 4
- 5
Season Chicken
Season the chicken breasts with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper on both sides.
- 6
- 7
Slice Chicken
Remove chicken from the pan and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing it into strips.
Make Alfredo Sauce
- 8
- 9
Sauté Garlic
Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- 10
Add Heavy Cream
Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- 11
Add Parmesan Cheese
Gradually whisk in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is smooth.
- 12
Season Sauce
Season the sauce with salt and black pepper to taste.
Combine and Serve
- 13
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the drained fettuccine pasta to the Alfredo sauce and toss to coat well, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time if needed to reach desired consistency.
- 14
Garnish and Serve
Serve the pasta topped with sliced grilled chicken and garnish with chopped parsley.
