Chicken Alfredo by @preppykitchen

20 min
Easy

4 servings

🍗

450 g

Chicken

🧈

57 g

Butter

🍝

340 g

Pasta

🧂

9 g

Salt

🥛

360 ml

Cream

🧄

15 g

Garlic

🧀

150 g

Parmesan

🌶️

1 g

Black Pepper

🌿

8 g

Parsley

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/16

    Pat the chicken dry and season it with 1 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.

    boneless skinless chicken breast
    salt
    black pepper
    🪵cutting board
    🥄measuring spoons

  2. Step 2/16

    Bring 4 qt water and 1/2 tsp salt to a boil in a large pot.

    water
    salt
    🍲large pot
    🥄measuring spoons

  3. Step 3/16

    Melt 2 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

    unsalted butter
    🍳large skillet
    🥄measuring spoons

  4. Step 4/16

    Cook the seasoned chicken in the skillet until golden and cooked through, about 5 to 6 minutes per side.

    boneless skinless chicken breast
    🍳large skillet
    🍴tongs

  5. Step 5/16

    Transfer the cooked chicken to a cutting board and slice it into strips.

    boneless skinless chicken breast
    🪵cutting board
    🔪chef's knife
    🍴tongs

  6. Step 6/16

    Cook the fettuccine in the boiling salted water until al dente, following the package timing.

    fettuccine pasta
    🍲large pot
    🥄wooden spoon

  7. Step 7/16

    Drain the cooked fettuccine in a colander, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water.

    fettuccine pasta
    water
    🥣colander
    🥛measuring cups

  8. Step 8/16

    Melt the remaining 2 tbsp butter in the same skillet over medium heat.

    unsalted butter
    🍳large skillet
    🥄measuring spoons

  9. Step 9/16

    Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

    garlic
    🍳large skillet
    🥄wooden spoon

  10. Step 10/16

    Pour the heavy cream into the skillet and bring it to a gentle simmer.

    heavy cream
    🍳large skillet
    🥄wooden spoon
    🥛measuring cups

  11. Step 11/16

    Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is bubbling and thickened, about 2 to 3 minutes.

    Parmesan cheese
    🍳large skillet
    🥄wooden spoon
    🧀cheese grater

  12. Step 12/16

    Season the Alfredo sauce with the remaining 1/4 tsp black pepper and salt to taste.

    salt
    black pepper
    🍳large skillet
    🥄wooden spoon
    🥄measuring spoons

  13. Step 13/16

    Add the drained fettuccine to the Alfredo sauce and toss until evenly coated.

    fettuccine pasta
    🍳large skillet
    🍴tongs

  14. Step 14/16

    Add a little reserved pasta water if needed and toss until the sauce becomes glossy and coats the pasta.

    water
    🍳large skillet
    🍴tongs

  15. Step 15/16

    Fold the sliced chicken into the pasta and heat for 1 minute.

    boneless skinless chicken breast
    fettuccine pasta
    🍳large skillet
    🍴tongs

  16. Step 16/16

    Garnish the Chicken Alfredo with parsley and serve immediately.

    fresh parsley
    🔪chef's knife

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Herbs and Spices, Vegetables

Ingredients

Chicken, Butter, Pasta, Salt, Cream, Garlic, Parmesan, Black pepper, Parsley

Allergens

to inform

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

High-protein, Ketogenic

Calories

930 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 46g, Carbohydrates: 65g, Total fat: 51g, Saturated fat: 29g, Fiber: 3g, Sugars: 4g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 530mg, Iron: 2.8mg, Potassium: 490mg, Sodium: 980mg

Vitamins

Vitamin A: 520mcg, Vitamin B12: 1.4mcg, Vitamin C: 3mg, Vitamin K: 25mcg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

10 minutes

Cooking

10 minutes

Overall

20 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Easy (1/4)

Steps

16 steps

Equipments

Utensils

chef's knife, cutting board, large pot, large skillet, colander, wooden spoon, tongs, measuring cups, measuring spoons, cheese grater

Appliances

stovetop

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Main Course, Pasta

Occasions

Dinner, Weeknight dinner, Family meal, Comfort food

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@preppykitchen

Origin

Cuisine

Italian-American

Geographic

United States, North America

Various

Aspect

Texture

Creamy, Silky, Tender, Cheesy

Flavors

Rich, Buttery, Garlicky, Savory, Salty

Other

Price

Medium

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 2 hours (Do not leave out longer than 1 hour if the temperature exceeds 32°C / 90°F,Discard leftovers held at room temperature beyond this period), fridge : 3 days (Cool promptly and refrigerate in an airtight container at or below 4°C / 40°F,Reheat gently with a splash of water or cream until steaming hot), freezer : 2 months (Freeze in an airtight freezer-safe container,Thaw overnight in the refrigerator,Cream sauce may separate slightly after thawing)