Chicken Alfredo Recipe
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking the Pasta
- 1
Boil the Water
In a large pot, bring 4-5 quarts of water to a rolling boil. Add a tablespoon of salt.
- 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
Drain the Pasta
Once cooked, reserve 1 cup of pasta water and then drain the pasta in a colander. Set aside.
Cooking the Chicken
- 4
Prepare the Chicken
Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.
- 5
Cook the Chicken
In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked and golden brown. Remove from skillet and let rest.
- 6
Slice the Chicken
Once rested, slice the chicken into thin strips.
Making the Alfredo Sauce
- 7
- 8
Add the Cream
Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally.
- 9
Incorporate the Cheese
Gradually add the Parmesan cheese, stirring continuously until melted and the sauce thickens. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a little at a time until desired consistency is reached.
Combining the Ingredients
- 10
Mix Pasta and Sauce
Add the drained fettuccine pasta to the skillet with the Alfredo sauce. Toss until the pasta is evenly coated.
- 11
Add Chicken
Gently fold in the sliced chicken, ensuring it is well distributed throughout the pasta.
- 12
Garnish and Serve
Sprinkle chopped parsley on top for garnish. Serve immediately, and enjoy your Chicken Alfredo!