Chicken Alfredo recipe
Equipment
- Large pot (for pasta)
- Skillet (for cooking chicken)
- Medium saucepan (for Alfredo sauce)
- Strainer (for pasta)
- Wooden spoon
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, optional
- Olive oil for cooking chicken
Instructions
Step 1: Cook the Fettuccine Pasta
- Boil a large pot of salted water.
- Add the fettuccine pasta and cook until al dente (about 8-10 minutes).
- Drain the pasta and set aside.
Step 2: How to Cook Chicken for Alfredo Recipe
- While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Sear the chicken on both sides until golden brown and cooked through (about 6-7 minutes per side).
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and slice it into strips. Set aside.
Step 3: Make the Alfredo Sauce
- Melt the butter in a saucepan,
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute, just until it's aromatic.
- Stir in the heavy cream, blending everything together.
- Simmer the mixture gently for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Gradually whisk in the Parmesan cheese until fully melted and the sauce thickens.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 4: Combine the Chicken Alfredo
- Add the cooked pasta and chicken strips to the sauce.
- Toss everything together until the pasta is well-coated with the Alfredo sauce.
- Top with freshly chopped parsley and serve while hot.
