Chicken Alfredo Recipe
Creamy Alfredo sauce over fettuccine with grilled chicken.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Chicken
Alfredo Sauce
Garnish
Method
Preparing the Pasta
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add salt.
- 2
Cook Fettuccine
Add fettuccine to boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.
- 3
Drain and Set Aside
Once cooked, drain the pasta and set aside, reserving a cup of pasta water.
Grilling the Chicken
- 4
Prepare Chicken
Pat chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt and black pepper.
- 5
- 6
Making the Alfredo Sauce
- 7
- 8
Add Garlic
Once melted, add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- 9
Add Heavy Cream
Slowly pour in heavy cream, stirring continuously. Allow to simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- 10
Incorporate Cheese
Gradually add grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until smooth and creamy. If sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a little at a time until desired consistency is reached.
- 11
Season Sauce
Stir in nutmeg, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine.
Combining Everything
- 12
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the drained fettuccine to the Alfredo sauce, tossing to coat evenly.
- 13
Slice Chicken
Slice the grilled chicken into strips.
- 14
Serve
Plate the fettuccine Alfredo and top with sliced chicken. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.