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Chicken Alfredo
Such a rich and satisfying Chicken Alfredo recipe! It's a hearty dish made with fettuccine pasta, a creamy parmesan white sauce, and garlicky pan seared chicken.
👥 6 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 35 min⏳ Prep: 15 min🔥 Cook: 20 min👤 Jaclyn📖 cookingclassy
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- pot
- skillet
- pan
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Bring 10 cups water to a boil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Season water with salt (I use about 2 Tbsp) once it reaches a boil.
water10 cupsSalt (and black pepper)
2
While water is coming to a boil, heat olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Dab chicken dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
water10 cupsSalt (and black pepper)
3
Spread chicken into skillet spacing evenly apart. Let sear until golden brown on bottom about ⏱️ 4 minutes. Turn and cook ⏱️ 1 minute, add garlic (sprinkling it around chicken) and cook chicken through, about ⏱️ 1 minute longer.
minced garlic1 Tbsp
4
Transfer chicken to a plate.
5
Cook pasta to al dente in boiling water according to times listed on package. Reserve 3/4 cup pasta water before draining.
water10 cups
6
Return pan to low heat, pour in cream and let simmer and reduce slightly for ⏱️ 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
7
Stir butter into cream to melt. Remove from heat, toss in parmesan, pasta and 1/4 cup reserved pasta water. Toss while seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
butter, (cut into 1-Tbsp pieces)4 Tbspwater10 cupsSalt (and black pepper)
8
Toss in cooked chicken. Thin with more pasta water as needed (it thickens as it rests).
water10 cups
9
Serve immediately with desired garnish.
Nutrition Facts
calories
727 kcal
fat Content
45 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
2 g
sugar Content
3 g
sodium Content
523 mg
protein Content
37 g
trans Fat Content
0.4 g
cholesterol Content
219 mg
carbohydrate Content
44 g
saturated Fat Content
25 g
unsaturated Fat Content
16 g
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