Jul 14 2026
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Chicken Alfredo Recipe

Inspired by Protocol
Time30m
Serves4

Fettuccine pasta tossed in creamy Alfredo sauce with grilled chicken.

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Ingredients

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Pasta

Chicken

Alfredo Sauce

Garnish

Method

Cooking the Pasta

  1. 1

    Boil Water

    In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon of salt to the water.

  2. 2

    Cook the Fettuccine

    Add the fettuccine pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.

  3. 3

    Drain Pasta

    Once cooked, drain the pasta and set aside, reserving a cup of pasta water if needed later.

Preparing the Chicken

  1. 4

    Season the Chicken

    Season the boneless, skinless chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.

  2. 5

    Grill the Chicken

    In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for about 6-7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and no longer pink in the center.

  3. 6

    Slice the Chicken

    Once cooked, remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing it into strips.

Making the Alfredo Sauce

  1. 7

    Melt Butter

    In the same skillet used for the chicken, melt the butter over medium heat.

  2. 8

    Add Garlic and Cream

    Once the butter is melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Then, pour in the heavy cream and stir to combine.

  3. 9

    Add Cheese and Seasonings

    Gradually add the grated Parmesan cheese, nutmeg, salt, and black pepper while stirring continuously until the cheese has melted and the sauce is creamy.

Combining Everything

  1. 10

    Combine Pasta and Sauce

    Add the drained fettuccine pasta to the Alfredo sauce in the skillet. Toss to coat the pasta evenly with the sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a little at a time until desired consistency is reached.

  2. 11

    Add Chicken

    Gently fold in the sliced grilled chicken into the pasta and sauce mixture until well combined.

  3. 12

    Serve

    Serve the Chicken Alfredo hot, garnished with chopped parsley on top.

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