Chicken Alfredo Recipe
Grilled chicken breast, linguine, Alfredo sauce, parmesan cheese, served with fresh bread
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Ingredients
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Pasta & Protein
Alfredo Sauce
Finishing & Serving
Method
Pasta & Protein
Bring pasta water to a boil
Fill a large pot with 4-5 quarts (about 4-5 liters) of water and bring to a rolling boil. Add 1 tablespoon kosher salt once boiling.
Cook linguine
Add 12 oz linguine to the boiling water and cook until al dente according to package instructions (usually 8-10 minutes). Reserve 1 cup of pasta cooking water, then drain pasta and set aside.
Prepare chicken
While pasta cooks, pat 2 chicken breasts dry. Season both sides with 1 tsp kosher salt and 1 tsp black pepper. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet or on a grill over medium-high heat.
Cook chicken
Grill or sear chicken 5-7 minutes per side (depending on thickness) until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Transfer to a cutting board and rest 5 minutes, then slice into 1/4" strips.
Alfredo Sauce
Make roux and sauté garlic
In a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat, melt 4 tbsp unsalted butter. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté 30-45 seconds until fragrant but not browned. Sprinkle 1 tbsp all-purpose flour over the butter and garlic and stir for 30-60 seconds to cook the flour.
Add liquids
Gradually whisk in 1 cup whole milk and 1 cup heavy cream until smooth. Increase heat to medium-low and bring mixture to a gentle simmer, whisking frequently to avoid lumps. Simmer 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
Finish sauce with cheese and seasoning
Reduce heat to low. Stir in 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese until melted and incorporated. Season with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper and a pinch of nutmeg (optional). If sauce is too thick, loosen with 2-4 tbsp reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached.
Combine & Serve
Plate and top with chicken
Divide sauced linguine between plates or a serving bowl. Arrange sliced grilled chicken on top of the pasta. Sprinkle 1/4 cup extra grated Parmesan and 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley over each serving.
Serve with bread
Warm 1 loaf of fresh bread (whole or sliced) and serve alongside the Chicken Alfredo to mop up extra sauce.