To make Chicken Alfredo, follow these steps: Ingredients:
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 to 1.3 lb)
- Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper
- Cooking oil and butter
- Garlic (minced)
- Heavy cream
- Parmesan cheese (freshly grated is best)
- Fettuccine pasta
- Optional: garlic powder, dried parsley for garnish
Instructions:
- Prepare the Chicken:
- Season the chicken breasts with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken breasts for about 7-8 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F).
- Remove chicken and let it rest, then slice into pieces
- Cook the Pasta:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Cook fettuccine until al dente according to package directions (about 10 minutes).
- Reserve about ½ cup of pasta water before draining
- Make the Alfredo Sauce:
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium-low heat.
- Add minced garlic and cook for about 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and sauce thickens (3-5 minutes). Add salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning to taste.
- If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a few tablespoons at a time to reach desired consistency
- Combine and Serve:
- Toss the cooked pasta in the Alfredo sauce until well coated.
- Top with sliced chicken.
- Garnish with extra Parmesan cheese and dried parsley if desired
This method yields a creamy, flavorful Chicken Alfredo with tender chicken and perfectly coated pasta. It takes about 30 minutes to prepare and cook
. Enjoy your homemade Chicken Alfredo!
