Chicken Alfredo Recipe
Our homemade sauce over fettuccine, topped with grilled chicken and fresh parmesan
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Chicken
Alfredo Sauce
Method
Cooking the Pasta
- 1
Prepare the fettuccine
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fettuccine and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Grilling the Chicken
- 2
Season the chicken
While the pasta is cooking, season the chicken breasts with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- 3
Grill the chicken
Preheat the grill or a grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken breasts for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove from heat and let rest before slicing.
Making the Alfredo Sauce
- 4
Melt the butter
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.
- 5
- 6
Add cream and cheese
Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Gradually whisk in the grated Parmesan cheese until smooth and creamy.
- 7
Season the sauce
Add salt and black pepper to taste. Stir in the chopped parsley.
Combining
- 8
Combine pasta and sauce
Add the drained fettuccine to the Alfredo sauce, tossing to coat the pasta evenly.
- 9
Serve
Plate the pasta and top with sliced grilled chicken. Garnish with additional Parmesan cheese and parsley if desired.