Chicken Alfredo Recipe
Fettuccine pasta with creamy Alfredo sauce and grilled chicken.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Chicken
Alfredo Sauce
Garnish
Method
Cook 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, usually 8-10 minutes, until al dente.
- 3
Drain and Set Aside
Drain the pasta and set aside, reserving a cup of pasta water for later use.
Grill Chicken
- 4
Season Chicken
Rub the chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
- 5
- 6
Slice Chicken
Remove the chicken from the heat, let it rest for a few minutes, and then slice it into strips.
Make Alfredo Sauce
- 7
Melt Butter
In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter.
- 8
Add Garlic
Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- 9
Add Cream
Pour in the heavy cream, and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir occasionally.
- 10
Add Cheese
Gradually whisk in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is smooth.
- 11
Season Sauce
Season the sauce with salt and black pepper to taste. If the sauce is too thick, add some reserved pasta water to reach desired consistency.
Combine and Serve
- 12
Mix Pasta and Sauce
Add the cooked fettuccine pasta to the Alfredo sauce, tossing to coat the pasta evenly.
- 13
Plate the Dish
Serve the pasta on plates, topped with sliced grilled chicken.
- 14
Garnish
Sprinkle chopped parsley on top for garnish and serve immediately.
