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Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo
Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo is a classic, rich, and creamy pasta dish featuring tender chicken breast, al dente fettuccine, and a decadent Parmesan garlic cream sauce. This recipe highlights how to prepare one of the easiest and most satisfying meals that consistently tastes amazing. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.
#Chicken
#Pasta
#Alfredo
#Italian
#Creamy
#Dinner
#Easy
#Comfort Food
Seasoning the chicken
Recipe Information
15m
Prep Time
30m
Cook Time
45m
Total Time
4
Servings
Easy
Italian-American
English
Nutrition (per serving)
850
Calories
45g
Protein
70g
Carbs
60g
Fat
Sautéing garlic and onion for the sauce
Ingredients
Servings: 4
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Creamy Alfredo sauce ready
Instructions
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- Fillet chicken breasts horizontally if they are very thick. Season both sides of the chicken with olive oil, garlic powder, oregano, onion powder, complete seasoning (if using), red chili flakes, salt, and black pepper.5mPreview5mPreviewFillet chicken breasts horizontally if they are very thick. Season both sides of the chicken with olive oil, garlic powder, oregano, onion powder, complete seasoning (if using), red chili flakes, salt, and black pepper.
- Heat a large skillet or pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Cook the seasoned chicken breasts for 6-8 minutes per side, or until cooked through and golden brown. Remove from pan and set aside.15m
Preview15mPreviewHeat a large skillet or pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Cook the seasoned chicken breasts for 6-8 minutes per side, or until cooked through and golden brown. Remove from pan and set aside. - While the chicken rests, slice it into thin strips or bite-sized pieces.3m
Preview3mPreviewWhile the chicken rests, slice it into thin strips or bite-sized pieces. - Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a rolling boil. Add fettuccine pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Before draining, reserve 1/4 cup of the starchy pasta water.10m
Preview10mPreviewBring a large pot of generously salted water to a rolling boil. Add fettuccine pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Before draining, reserve 1/4 cup of the starchy pasta water. - In the same pan used for chicken (or a clean one), melt butter over medium heat.1m
Preview1mPreviewIn the same pan used for chicken (or a clean one), melt butter over medium heat. - Add minced garlic and chopped onion to the melted butter and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and softened, being careful not to burn the garlic.2mPreview2mPreviewAdd minced garlic and chopped onion to the melted butter and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and softened, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- Pour in the heavy cream. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally.3m
Preview3mPreviewPour in the heavy cream. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally. - Stir in the reserved pasta water and grated Parmesan cheese. Continue to simmer and stir until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency, about 3-5 minutes.5m
Preview5mPreviewStir in the reserved pasta water and grated Parmesan cheese. Continue to simmer and stir until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency, about 3-5 minutes. - Add the cooked and drained fettuccine pasta directly into the Alfredo sauce. Toss to coat evenly.1m
Preview1mPreviewAdd the cooked and drained fettuccine pasta directly into the Alfredo sauce. Toss to coat evenly. - Gently fold in the sliced chicken strips.1m
Preview1mPreviewGently fold in the sliced chicken strips. - Serve immediately, garnished with fresh chopped parsley and an extra sprinkle of Parmesan cheese if desired.1m
Preview1mPreviewServe immediately, garnished with fresh chopped parsley and an extra sprinkle of Parmesan cheese if desired.
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