Chicken Alfredo - Creamy Chicken Pasta
User Reviews
4.8
273 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
949 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Chicken Alfredo - Creamy Chicken Pasta
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Are looking for any easy Chicken Alfredo recipe? This creamy chicken pasta is simple enough for a weekday meal but fancy enough for date night. Once you make this rich and creamy alfredo sauce you will want to serve it with everything!
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Ingredients
- 500 g (1 lb) large chicken breasts (or skinless boneless thighs)
- salt and pepper , to season
- ½ tbsp olive oil , to fry the chicken
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 garlic cloves , minced
- 500 ml (2 cups) double / heavy cream (or you can use single cream)
- 50 g (½ cup) Parmesan cheese , freshly grated
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder , optional
- 3 tbsp fresh chopped parsley , to garnish
- Salt and pepper to season , if needed
For the pasta
- 300 g (10 ½ oz) fettuccine , or tagliatelle pasta (dried)
- 1 tsp Salt for pasta water
Instructions
Prepare the Chicken
- Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board (use a separate cutting board for handling raw meat). Slice the side of your chicken breast but don’t cut all the way to the other side.
- Open the breasts up. Cover the chicken with grease proof paper and use a rolling pin to gently flatten it. Season well with freshly ground salt and pepper.
- Heat a large skillet or frying pan and add the olive oil. Pan fry the chicken breasts over medium-high heat, until golden brown and cooked through. This can take 8-10 minutes or longer if they are thick.
- Use a digital thermometer to check the internal temperature has reached 75°C / 165°F. Set the chicken aside for a couple of minutes then slice on the diagonal.
Make the Alfredo Sauce
- Lower the heat to medium-low. Add a tablespoon of butter to your skillet and let it melt. Add the garlic once the butter is foaming and cook, stirring, for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Add the salt and garlic powder.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted. Add the sliced chicken and parsley.
Meanwhile Prepare the pasta
- While the chicken is cooking, bring a large pot of water to a boil, salt generously and cook your pasta until al dente. Set a timer to cook the pasta for one minute less than package instructions.
- Drain the pasta, reserving a little of the cooking water. Add the pasta to the sauce, tossing everything to combine. If you need to loosen the sauce at all then add a little of the reserved pasta water.
- Taste and season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately!
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Notes
- This recipe is best served straight after it is prepared. If you make ahead and need to reheat it then place in a saucepan and bring to a simmer over low heat. You might need to add some water to loosen the sauce.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
949kcal
(47%)
Carbohydrates
61g
(20%)
Protein
44g
(88%)
Fat
59g
(91%)
Saturated Fat
34g
(170%)
Cholesterol
270mg
(90%)
Sodium
1553mg
(65%)
Potassium
748mg
(21%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
2072IU
(41%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
246mg
(25%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 949 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 949kcal | 47% |
| Carbohydrates | 61g | 20% |
| Protein | 44g | 88% |
| Fat | 59g | 91% |
| Saturated Fat | 34g | 170% |
| Cholesterol | 270mg | 90% |
| Sodium | 1553mg | 65% |
| Potassium | 748mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 2072IU | 41% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 246mg | 25% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.8
273 reviews
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