Chicken Alfredo

StovetopEasyPrep 10 minCook 20 minServes 4

Tender sliced chicken over fettuccine in a rich butter, cream and Parmesan sauce — a weeknight classic that comes together in one pan plus the pasta pot.

Ingredients

12 oz fettuccine
1½ lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced thin
1 tsp kosher salt
½ tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
4 tbsp unsalted butter
4 garlic cloves, minced
1½ cup heavy cream
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
¼ tsp ground nutmeg

Steps

Cook the fettuccine in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 0.5 cup of pasta water, then drain.
Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Sear in olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, 3-4 minutes per side, until cooked through (165°F). Slice and set aside.
Melt the butter in the same skillet, add the garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
Pour in the cream and simmer gently for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
Whisk in the Parmesan and nutmeg until melted and smooth. Add a splash of pasta water if the sauce is too thick.
Toss the pasta and chicken into the sauce, coat well and serve immediately.

Serve with: steamed broccoli, garlic bread and a crisp green salad.

Use freshly grated Parmesan, not pre-shredded — it melts smoothly and will not turn the sauce grainy.

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