Chicken Alfredo Recipe
Grilled chicken served over fettuccine pasta with creamy Alfredo sauce.
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Ingredients
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For the Chicken
For the Fettuccine
For the Alfredo Sauce
Method
Cooking the Chicken
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Rub the chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
- 2
Grill the Chicken
Place the seasoned chicken breasts on the grill. Cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Remove from grill and let rest for 5 minutes.
- 3
Slice the Chicken
Once rested, slice the grilled chicken into strips and set aside.
Cooking the Fettuccine
- 4
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon of salt to the boiling water.
- 5
Cook the Pasta
Add the fettuccine pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Making the Alfredo Sauce
- 6
- 7
Add the Cream and Garlic
Once the butter is melted, add 1 cup of heavy cream and 3 minced garlic cloves. Stir well and let simmer for about 2-3 minutes.
- 8
Incorporate Parmesan
Gradually whisk in 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy. Season with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of black pepper.
Combining Everything
- 9
Combine Pasta and Sauce
In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained fettuccine pasta with the Alfredo sauce. Toss until the pasta is fully coated.
- 10
Serve
Plate the creamy fettuccine Alfredo pasta and top with sliced grilled chicken. Garnish with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.
