Chicken Alfredo

Prepare a creamy chicken alfredo using sautéed chicken, whole milk-based cream, and parmesan cheese served over fettuccine pasta.

Ingredients

IngredientQty.Unit
Chicken Breast (boneless and skinless)800Grams
Fettuccine Pasta (uncooked)500Grams
Butter (unsalted)100Grams
Heavy Cream (whole milk based)500Milliliters
Parmesan Cheese (grated)150Grams
Garlic (minced)4Clove
Olive Oil (extra virgin)2Tbsp
Salt (to taste)1Tsp
Black Pepper (freshly ground)1Tsp
Parsley (fresh, chopped)1Bunch

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the fettuccine pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breast pieces and season with salt and black pepper. Cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add butter. Once melted, add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in the grated parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is smooth.
  5. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce. Add the cooked fettuccine and gently mix until well combined.
  6. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.

Prep

  • Thaw chicken breast in the refrigerator for several hours if frozen.

Kitchen equipment

Cheese GraterLarge Skillet