Chicken Alfredo Recipe
Fettuccine pasta in a creamy Alfredo sauce with grilled chicken.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Chicken
Alfredo Sauce
Method
Cooking the Pasta
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil.
- 2
Cook Fettuccine
Add the fettuccine pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually around 8-10 minutes.
- 3
Drain Pasta
Once cooked, drain the pasta and set aside, reserving a small amount of pasta water.
Grilling the Chicken
- 4
Prepare Chicken
Season the chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
- 5
Grill Chicken
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked and internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- 6
Rest and Slice
Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing into strips.
Making the Alfredo Sauce
- 7
Melt Butter
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.
- 8
- 9
Stir in Heavy Cream
Pour in the heavy cream and bring it to a gentle simmer. Cook for about 2-3 minutes.
- 10
Add Parmesan Cheese
Gradually whisk in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- 11
Season the Sauce
Season the sauce with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 12
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the drained fettuccine to the sauce, tossing to coat. If the sauce is too thick, add a little reserved pasta water to reach desired consistency.
Serving
- 13
Plate the Dish
Serve the creamy fettuccine Alfredo topped with sliced grilled chicken.
- 14
Garnish
Garnish with chopped parsley for a fresh touch.
- 15
Enjoy
Enjoy your delicious homemade Chicken Alfredo!
