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Easy Chicken Alfredo Pasta

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 690
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 12 oz fettuccine pasta
  • Salted water for boiling
Chicken
  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • Salt and pepper
Alfredo Sauce
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1½ cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • ¼ tsp nutmeg optional
  • Fresh parsley

Method
 

  1. Cook the pasta until al dente and reserve some pasta water.
  2. Season and cook the chicken until fully cooked, then slice.
  3. Melt butter, sauté garlic, and stir in heavy cream.
  4. Add Parmesan cheese gradually and stir until smooth.
  5. Toss the cooked pasta in the sauce.
  6. Add the sliced chicken and mix until coated.
  7. Garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 690kcal

Notes

  • Freshly grated Parmesan creates the smoothest, creamiest sauce.
  • Add reserved pasta water if the sauce becomes too thick.
  • For extra flavor, top with cracked black pepper and fresh parsley.
  • Leftovers can be reheated with a splash of milk to restore the creamy consistency.

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