Chicken Alfredo Recipe
Fettuccine pasta in creamy Alfredo sauce
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Alfredo Sauce
Chicken
Garnish
Method
Cooking the Pasta
- 1
Boil the Pasta
In a large pot of salted boiling water, add the fettuccine pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.
- 2
Drain the Pasta
Once cooked, reserve about 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta and set aside.
Preparing the Chicken
- 3
Season the Chicken
Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and black pepper.
- 4
Cook the Chicken
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked and golden brown. Remove from skillet and let rest before slicing.
Making the Alfredo Sauce
- 5
Melt the Butter
In the same skillet used for the chicken, add the unsalted butter and let it melt over medium heat.
- 6
- 7
Stir in Heavy Cream
Slowly pour in the heavy cream, stirring constantly. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- 8
Add Cheese and Seasoning
Gradually whisk in the grated Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, and grated nutmeg until the sauce is creamy and smooth.
Combining Ingredients
- 9
Mix Pasta and Sauce
Add the cooked fettuccine to the skillet with the Alfredo sauce. Toss to combine, adding reserved pasta water as needed to reach desired consistency.
- 10
Slice Chicken
Slice the cooked chicken breasts into strips and place on top of the pasta.
- 11
Garnish and Serve
Sprinkle chopped parsley and extra Parmesan cheese on top before serving.
