Fettuccine Alfredo With Chicken Recipe
Fettuccine, Alfredo and Chicken.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Chicken
Alfredo Sauce
Garnish
Method
Pasta Preparation
- 1
Boil Water
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- 2
Cook Fettuccine
Add fettuccine pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 10-12 minutes.
- 3
Drain Pasta
Once cooked, drain the pasta and set aside. Reserve about 1 cup of pasta water.
Chicken Cooking
- 4
Season Chicken
Season chicken breasts with salt and black pepper.
- 5
Heat Oil
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- 6
Cook Chicken
Add the seasoned chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and golden brown.
- 7
Slice Chicken
Once cooked, remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing it into strips.
Alfredo Sauce Preparation
- 8
Melt Butter
In the same skillet used for the chicken, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.
- 9
Sauté Garlic
Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- 10
Add Cream
Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- 11
Make Alfredo Sauce
Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, nutmeg, salt, and black pepper. Cook until the cheese is melted and the sauce thickens slightly.
- 12
Adjust Sauce Consistency
If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water gradually until desired consistency is achieved.
Combine and Serve
- 13
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the drained fettuccine to the Alfredo sauce, tossing to coat the pasta evenly.
- 14
Add Chicken
Slice the cooked chicken and place it on top of the fettuccine.
- 15
Garnish
Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.