Chicken Alfredo Recipe
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Chicken
Alfredo Sauce
Garnish
Method
Pasta Preparation
- 1
Cook the Fettuccine
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 8 oz of fettuccine pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta and set aside.
Chicken Preparation
- 2
Cook the Chicken
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season 2 chicken breasts with 0.5 tsp of salt and 0.5 tsp of black pepper. Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and no longer pink in the center. Remove from skillet, let rest for a few minutes, and then slice into strips.
Alfredo Sauce Preparation
- 3
Make the Alfredo Sauce
In the same skillet used for the chicken, melt 1 cup of butter over medium heat. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Pour in 1 cup of heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese, 0.5 tsp of salt, 0.25 tsp of black pepper, and 0.25 tsp of grated nutmeg. Stir continuously until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
Combine and Serve
- 4
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the drained fettuccine to the Alfredo sauce and toss well to coat the pasta evenly. Add the sliced chicken on top.
- 5
Garnish
Sprinkle chopped parsley over the top for garnish before serving.
