Description
Rich and creamy chicken alfredo brings Italian comfort to your dinner table with tender pasta embracing juicy chicken in a luxurious parmesan sauce. Hearty flavors and smooth textures invite you to savor each delightful bite of this classic comfort meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Seasonings and Oils:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Alfredo Sauce Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups (360 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1 cup (100 grams) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Pasta and Garnish:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) fettuccine pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional, for boiling pasta)
- Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the water reservoir by adding salt and bringing to a rolling boil. Submerge fettuccine and cook until tender, maintaining a vigilant eye on texture. Extract and preserve a modest portion of starchy liquid before straining.
- Lavish chicken breasts with aromatic seasonings, creating a robust flavor profile. Activate a skillet with olive oil over medium thermal intensity. Sear chicken until achieving a golden exterior and ensuring complete internal cooking. Allow meat to rest briefly before transforming into elegant slices.
- Utilize the same culinary vessel to craft the velvety sauce. Melt butter and introduce minced garlic, releasing its fragrant essence. Stream heavy cream into the pan, allowing gentle simmering while maintaining constant movement. Progressively incorporate Parmesan, whisking meticulously until achieving a luxurious, silken consistency. Balance with subtle salt and pepper notes.
- Marry the pasta with the creamy sauce, ensuring comprehensive coating. Modulate sauce consistency by introducing reserved liquid incrementally if needed. Transfer to serving plates, positioning sliced chicken atop the creamy foundation. Optional: Embellish with delicate parsley sprinkles for visual and flavor enhancement.
Notes
- Pasta Water Magic: Reserve the starchy pasta water to help create a silky, perfectly coated sauce that clings beautifully to the noodles.
- Chicken Perfection: Pat chicken dry before seasoning to ensure a golden, crispy exterior that locks in maximum flavor and moisture.
- Sauce Rescue Technique: If the Alfredo sauce breaks or becomes too thick, slowly whisk in a splash of pasta water or additional cream to restore its creamy consistency.
- Dietary Flexibility: Swap heavy cream with half-and-half or whole milk for a lighter version, or use gluten-free pasta and cornstarch instead of flour for a gluten-free adaptation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 700
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 42 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg