Indulge in a culinary delight with our creamy and flavorful chicken Alfredo pasta, a harmonious blend of tender chicken, silky Alfredo sauce, and perfectly cooked pasta. This classic dish is elevated with a touch of garlic, Parmesan cheese, and a sprinkle of fresh parsley, creating a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Dive into variations like the quick and easy 20-minute chicken Alfredo, perfect for a weeknight dinner, or explore the options of baked chicken Alfredo, a cheesy and indulgent casserole, and a lightened-up version with grilled chicken and a healthier Alfredo sauce. Each recipe caters to different preferences and dietary needs, ensuring a satisfying experience for every palate.
Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!
CHEESY CHICKEN ALFREDO PASTA BAKE RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: olive oil, chicken breasts, salt, pepper, garlic, chicken broth, heavy cream, penne pasta, parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, fresh parsley
Provided by Tasty
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a pot, heat oil and add chicken.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper.
- Add garlic, then brown the chicken.
- Add broth, heavy cream, and pasta, and bring to a boil.
- Cover and reduce the heat to a simmer for 15-20 min.
- Turn off heat and stir in 1 ½ cups (165 grams) of parmesan cheese.
- Pour half of the pasta into a greased 11×7 inch or 9×13 inch (28x18 cm or 33x23 cm) baking dish.
- Sprinkle evenly with 1 cup (115 grams) of mozzarella cheese.
- Layer the remaining half of the pasta evenly on top. Sprinkle evenly with 1 cup of mozzarella (115 grams) and ½ cup (55 grams) of parmesan.
- Broil 10 - 15 minutes, or until the cheese is golden brown. Remove and sprinkle with fresh parsley.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1227 calories, Carbohydrate 83 grams, Fat 77 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 58 grams, Sugar 9 grams
CHICKEN SPINACH ALFREDO ROTINI PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: oil, chicken breasts, garlic, bacon, spinach, salt, pepper, heavy cream, rotini pasta, parmesan cheese, fresh parsley
Provided by Alvin Zhou
Categories Dinner
Yield 3 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large pot over high heat.
- Cook the chicken until no pink is showing.
- Add the garlic, bacon, spinach, salt, and pepper, cooking until spinach is wilted.
- Pour in the cream and bring to a boil.
- Add the pasta, cheese, and parsley, stirring until the pasta is coated evenly.
- Enjoy!
CHEESY CHICKEN ALFREDO PASTA BAKE
Chicken and penne pasta simmer together in a garlicky, creamy broth, and are quickly baked between cheesy layers of Parmesan and mozzarella. Top with fresh parsley as desired.
Provided by JonSnyde
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Chicken
Time 47m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken, salt, and pepper; cook and stir until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Add garlic; cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add broth and heavy cream; stir in pasta and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until pasta is tender, about 15 minutes.
- Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Grease an 11x17-inch baking pan.
- Pour 1/2 the pasta mixture into the prepared pan. Sprinkle 1/2 the Parmesan cheese and 1/2 the mozzarella cheese over the pasta. Layer remaining pasta on top; finish with remaining Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses.
- Broil in the preheated oven until cheese is golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 457.8 calories, Carbohydrate 30.2 g, Cholesterol 110.1 mg, Fat 27.6 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 22.8 g, SaturatedFat 16.1 g, Sodium 615.9 mg, Sugar 1.9 g
CHICKEN ALFREDO PASTA
Chicken and pasta with Alfredo sauce from a jar that tastes better than store-bought!
Provided by Faithpotato_mary1994
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes Pasta
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Fill a large pot with salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Cook fettuccine at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add chicken, red pepper flakes, Italian seasoning, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Cook and stir until chicken is no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
- Drain pasta. Add Alfredo sauce to the chicken; bring to a simmer. Stir in mozzarella cheese and cook until melted and well combined. Stir in pasta.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 935.9 calories, Carbohydrate 90.2 g, Cholesterol 94.3 mg, Fat 48.4 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 39.1 g, SaturatedFat 17.8 g, Sodium 1344.3 mg, Sugar 8 g
ONE-POT CAJUN CHICKEN AND SAUSAGE ALFREDO PASTA
It is so simple to make and absolutely packed with flavor. Tender chunks of chicken with smoky pieces of sausage in a rich and delicious homemade Cajun-flavored Alfredo sauce.
Provided by Christine
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Chicken
Time 50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large, covered cooking pot over medium-high heat. Brown chicken in the hot oil, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Add sausage to the pot and continue to cook until lightly browned, about 5 minutes more. Stir in garlic and cook for about 2 minutes. Add chicken broth, heavy cream, pasta, and Cajun seasoning. Stir together and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, about 5 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and cook until pasta is tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Remove the pot from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese. Stir in chopped parsley and sprinkle with additional Cajun seasoning if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 723.1 calories, Carbohydrate 22.4 g, Cholesterol 163.2 mg, Fat 52.9 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 38.6 g, SaturatedFat 22.1 g, Sodium 1706.5 mg, Sugar 2.6 g
EASY CHICKEN PASTA ALFREDO
A friend of mine got this recipe while traveling in Italy. Chicken, mushrooms, and tortellini in rich cream sauce. Delicious! Serve sprinkled with parsley and cheese.
Provided by Lisa Cascioli Hauser
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add tortellini. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tortellini float to the top and the filling is hot, about 5 minutes. Drain.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir chicken breast in hot oil until no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Melt butter in another skillet over medium heat; cook and stir mushrooms and garlic powder until mushrooms begin to soften, about 3 minutes. Stir heavy cream into mushrooms and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes. Add Parmesan cheese, parsley, and salt. Continue to cook until cheese is melted, about 1 minute.
- Stir tortellini and chicken into mushroom-cream sauce. Simmer until heated through, about 2 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 686.5 calories, Carbohydrate 38.4 g, Cholesterol 201.1 mg, Fat 46.9 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 30.2 g, SaturatedFat 26.8 g, Sodium 843 mg, Sugar 2.7 g
HEALTHIER CHICKEN ALFREDO PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: olive oil, chicken breasts, salt, pepper, garlic, flour, chicken broth, skim milk, salt, pepper, spinach, whole grain penne pasta, parmesan cheese
Provided by Alix Traeger
Categories Dinner
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil over a skillet and add chicken. Season with salt and pepper, and cook 5-8 minutes, or until no longer pink.
- Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, add the garlic and sauté for one minute over medium heat.
- Sprinkle the flour over the garlic and slowly add in the chicken stock.
- Quickly stir to avoid lumps.
- Add in the skim milk, stir ,and allow to reach a boil to thicken sauce. Season with salt and pepper.
- Once the sauce is thickened, add in the spinach and stir until wilted.
- Remove from heat and add in the cooked penne, chicken, and parmesan. Stir to coat.
- Top with fresh parmesan.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 722 calories, Carbohydrate 83 grams, Fat 24 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 38 grams, Sugar 7 grams
SOUTHWEST CHICKEN ALFREDO PASTA BAKE RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: fusilli pasta, corn, black beans, cooked chicken, alfredo sauce, taco seasoning, monterey jack cheese, cheddar cheese, fresh cilantro
Provided by Claire Nolan
Categories Dinner
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350˚F (180˚C)
- Cook the fusilli pasta according to box instructions. This will make about 4½ cups (900g) of cooked pasta.
- In a large bowl, mix together cooked pasta, corn, black beans, cooked chicken, alfredo sauce, and taco seasoning.
- Pour into a 9x13-inch (23x33 cm) baking pan and spread evenly around the pan.
- Sprinkle Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese over the top and cover with foil.
- Bake for 35 minutes, uncovering after 20 minutes to allow the cheese to brown.
- Garnish with cilantro.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 486 calories, Carbohydrate 34 grams, Fat 25 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 31 grams, Sugar 3 grams
CREAMY CHICKEN BROCCOLI ALFREDO OVER ANGEL HAIR PASTA
Fresh from scratch Alfredo sauce with Chicken and Broccoli served over angel hair pasta. This creamy recipe is different from the jarred sauce and not the same as restaurant style which tends to be a little thinner. This sauce is so good you might just want to double it. But be assured this recipe is perfect for just two people
Provided by tabasco0697
Categories Spaghetti
Time 50m
Yield 2 bowls, 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Defrost baby broccoli florets.
- Cut chicken tenders into bite sized pieces about 1/2 - 1 inch long.
- Heat extra virgin olive oil in large skillet.
- Add minced garlic, onion powder, 1/2 tsp sea salt, 4 grinds fresh ground black pepper and chicken pieces.
- Cook chicken until no longer pink stirring and turning chicken constantly. About 10 - 15 minutes depending on how big you cut the chicken.
- Once chicken is done add baby broccoli florets and heat through.
- Remove chicken and broccoli from pan and place in large glass bowl and cover with foil to keep warm.
- Boil salted water in large sauce pan and make Angel Hair pasta to box specifications.
- Rinse pasta in cold water (so it doesn't stick together while making sauce) then drain well. Cover sauce pan and sit aside while making sauce.
- Making Alfredo sauce.
- Separate egg putting yolk in small dish.
- Add heavy whipping cream stirring constantly making sure it doesn't scorch.
- Stir in 1/2 tsp sea salt, 1 tsp minced garlic and 4 grinds fresh ground black pepper and 1/2 c shredded Parmesan cheese (use quality cheese).
- Stir constantly until cheese is melted between 10-15 minutes.
- Temper egg yolk by adding small amount of hot liquid cheese/cream mixture in dish with the egg yolk stirring constantly until well incorporated.
- Slowly add yolk mixture into sauce pan containing the cheese/cream mixture stirring constantly.
- Simmer over medium low heat for 3-5 minutes until it reaches desired consistency. Don't worry it will thicken up quickly while simmering.
- Add chicken and broccoli and mix well until heated through.
- Place equal amounts of pasta in 2 bowls and top each with Alfredo Chicken and Broccoli sauce.
GARLIC AND BASIL CHICKEN PASTA WITH ALFREDO SAUCE
This is a French dish and this is probably one of the best pasta recipes I have. It takes a fair bit of time but the prep and cook time may differ for you
Provided by Miranda L.
Categories European
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cut fat off of chicken. Cut chicken into bite sized pieces and set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine olive oil, wine vinegar, basil, chives, garlic, salt, & pepper.
- Sautee chicken in large skillet until no longer pink and nicely seared on both sides. This will take approximately 30 minutes on med-high heat with an electric stove.
- While chicken is sauteeing, cook pasta according to package instructions. Spoon mixture from step 2 over chicken about 2 minutes before it is done cooking.
- When pasta is done, drain in colander and place in a large (very large) bowl. Add chicken and alfredo sauce to the noodles. Use a scooper to incorporate well.
- Serve and enjoy!
CHICKEN ALFREDO PASTA SKILLET
A scratch dinner done in 40 minutes using just one pan? It's not too good to be true-but it is so very good! A classic homemade Alfredo sauce gets tossed with cooked chicken, peas and ziti pasta for an impressive meal that you can make on the fly.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat butter over medium heat until melted; add garlic. Cook and stir constantly about 1 minute or until fragrant. Add broth, pasta, salt and pepper; heat to boiling. Reduce heat to medium. Cook uncovered 12 to 14 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente and most of liquid is absorbed.
- Stir in whipping cream and Parmesan cheese; cook over medium-high heat 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until bubbly. Stir in chicken and frozen sweet peas; cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly heated through.
- Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 550, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 130 mg, Fat 4 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 18 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1060 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 1 g
CHICKEN ALFREDO PESTO PASTA
This creamy combination of two fave pasta sauces uses shortcuts (like cream cheese spread and purchased pesto sauce)-a clever way to serve an impressive dish in no time!
Provided by Philadelphia
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt. Meanwhile, heat oil in large nonstick skillet on medium heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 7 min. or until done.
- Stir in milk and cream cheese spread; cook 3 min. or until cream cheese is completely melted and sauce is well blended. Add peppers, Parmesan and pesto; stir. Cook 3 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally.
- Drain pasta. Add to cream cheese sauce; toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 516.6 calories, Carbohydrate 41.6 g, Cholesterol 109.8 mg, Fat 22.4 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 38.2 g, SaturatedFat 9.4 g, Sodium 497.3 mg, Sugar 8.4 g
CAJUN CHICKEN ALFREDO PASTA
This dish can be made two ways: 1. The easy weeknight throw together way, 2. The good for company restaurant style way. I thought this way extremely spicy, my husband thought it was perfect so, spice to taste. Serve with salad and bread! I made the cream cheese a range, I prefer it with less but have added more to cut the spiciness when making it for both of us, so taste and add as desired.
Provided by MommyMakes
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Prepare noodles according to package directions and set aside.
- Trim chicken breasts of fat and cut into bite sized pieces. (If doing restaurant style you may prefer to leave the breasts whole or cut into strips, up to you).
- Saute chicken in butter. If you are doing restaurant style us only 1-2 tbsp of butter, reserving the rest.
- Add cajun seasoning to chicken while it sautes, adding the ingredients to taste, you can always add more later.
- For family style, once chicken is cooked, stir in half and half or cream and cheeses. Bring to a low boil and stir until melted and creamy. Toss with pasta and serve!
- For restaurant style, melt remaining butter in a medium sauce pan, add half and half or cream. Melt in cheeses, stir to combine. Toss with pasta and place chicken on top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 742.3, Fat 41.3, SaturatedFat 24.4, Cholesterol 228.3, Sodium 400.5, Carbohydrate 48.7, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 1.9, Protein 43.9
CHICKEN, SQUASH, & SUN-DRIED TOMATO ALFREDO PASTA
This is one of my favorite recipes ever... I cook it at least twice a month. It was passed down from my Mom, easy to make & delicious. ENJOY!
Provided by Ali C.
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- First, broil the chicken (4-6 minutes each side) depending on your oven. When it is white all the way through, take it out of the oven and let it cool.
- Boil water, and once water is boiling, add box of penne pasta and cook until al dente.
- While the water is heating up/pasta is cooking -- Dice the squash and the onion. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large pan and add the squash and onion. Right before they are finished, add garlic. Sautee until both are softened.
- When the chicken is cooled down, tear into strips and add to the squash and onion mixture. Add the can of Rotel tomatoes & the jar of sun dried tomato alfredo sauce. Stir and add salt and pepper to taste.
- Drain the penne pasta and toss it with the other 2 tablespoons of butter, add to the sauce, mix the sauce into the pasta well, and then grate fresh cheese on top.
- I like to serve with Pillsbury crescent rolls -- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 499.6, Fat 19.6, SaturatedFat 10.7, Cholesterol 99.8, Sodium 569.4, Carbohydrate 54.4, Fiber 7.9, Sugar 3.4, Protein 28.8
CHICKEN AND PASTA ALFREDO - WEIGHT WATCHERS
I have not tried this recipe. I got this recipe from Weight Watchers magazine. Each serving is 1 cup. This recipe is a 6 point value without the shaved cheese.
Provided by internetnut
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 31m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cook the fusilli according to package directions, omitting the salt if desired.
- Meanwhile, sprinkle the chicken with 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and 1/8 teaspoon of the pepper. Spray a ridged grill pan with nonstick spray and set over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until cooked through, 5-6 minutes on each side. Transfer to a cutting board and let cool 5 minutes. Cut into 1/2 inch cubes and set aside.
- Combine the half and half, milk, flour, nutmeg, and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/8 teaspoon of pepper in a small bowl; beat with a whisk until blended.
- Melt the butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring frequently, just until golden, about 1 minute. Whisk in the half and half mixture and cook, whisking constantly, until the mixture bubbles and thickens, 2-3 minutes. Stir in the fusilli, chicken, grated cheese, and parsley; cook, stirring gently, until heated through, about 1 minute longer. Serve at once with the shaved cheese (if using).
- Original Version:.
- 1 pound bow tie pasta.
- 1 c heavy cream.
- 1 c margarine.
- 1 c grated parmesan.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 340.9, Fat 6.8, SaturatedFat 3.3, Cholesterol 50.4, Sodium 465.5, Carbohydrate 49.6, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 3.1, Protein 23
CHICKEN ALFREDO PASTA SALAD
Chicken Alfredo is one of my favorite meals. What a better way to savor that flavor and enjoy it then mixed in with a salad as well. I found this recipe in the Pillsbury 2008 annual recipes cookbook.
Provided by gertc96
Categories Vegetable
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In 3 qrt saucepan, cook pasta as directed on box. Place the two packets aside for future use.
- Drain; rinse with cold water to cool and set aside.
- In small bowl mix seasoning from packet with the alfredo sauce.
- Place cooked pasta, chicken, tomatoes, cucumber, and basi in large serving bowl.
- Add alfredo mixture; toss evenly to coat.
- Sprinkle top with topping packet from pasta sald mix and basil sprig if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 137.6, Fat 7.3, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 46.2, Sodium 47, Carbohydrate 2.7, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 0.4, Protein 14.8
SUNDRIED TOMATO ALFREDO WITH CHICKEN AND PASTA
Not everything I cook is always from scratch, So I decided to share this dish because the alfredo sauce is absolutely yummy. Classico makes the Sundried Tomato Alfredo sauce and I like to pair it with cooked, cubed chicken and pasta, usually Linguini or Fettuccine.
Provided by Holli Cadwell-Dunn
Categories Other Sauces
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- 1. Boil your chicken breasts til cooked through. While chicken is boiling, boil your pasta in water with a tsp of olive oil or salt whichever you usually use.
- 2. When boiling of pasta is done, strain and put to the side. When boiling of chicken is done, strain and let cool. Once chicken is room temp or cool enough to handle, cut up into cubes about bite size.
- 3. Heat up alfredo sauce with chicken added back in. Once heated, turn off stove , add pasta back to pot and stir. Salt and or pepper to taste. serve.
CHICKEN ALFREDO DIP WITH PASTA CHIPS RECIPE BY TASTY
Loaded with ooey gooey goodness, this dip is the ultimate appetizer! Pair it with crispy fried pasta chips for a fun twist. Bring on the cheese pulls!
Provided by Betsy Carter
Categories Appetizers
Time 55m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large, high-walled skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (180°C). Line a baking sheet with paper towels and place a wire rack on top. Set nearby.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C)
- Make sure the lasagna noodles are very dry, then cut into small triangles.
- Working in batches, fry the noodle triangles in the hot oil until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer to the prepared baking sheet to drain. Sprinkle all over with the salt, ¼ cup (25 G) of Parmesan, and the oregano.
- In a large bowl, combine the chicken, cream cheese, alfredo sauce, and 1 cup (100 G) of shredded mozzarella. Stir well.
- Grease an 8-inch (20 cm) square baking dish with nonstick spray. Pour the chicken alfredo dip into the dish and top with the remaining ¼ cup (25 G) Parmesan and ½ cup (50 G) mozzarella.
- Bake the dip for 25 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbling. Turn the oven to broil and broil the dip for 2 minutes, until the cheese is browned on top.
- Serve the dip warm with the lasagna chips for dipping.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 796 calories, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 76 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 22 grams, Sugar 2 grams
CHICKEN ALFREDO PASTA SALAD
Take advantage of summer's finest flavors, like fresh tomatoes and basil, in this creamy twist on a seasonal favorite. Prepared Alfredo dressing, precooked rotisserie chicken, and a pasta salad mix make this dish go together fast.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In 3-quart saucepan, cook pasta as directed on box. Drain; rinse with cold water to cool.
- In small bowl mix seasoning mix from packet and Alfredo sauce. Place cooked pasta, chicken, tomatoes, cucumber and basil in serving bowl. Add Alfredo mixture; toss to evenly coat. Sprinkle with topping from packet and basil sprig, if desired. Serve immediately or refrigerate until serving time.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 390, Carbohydrate 42 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1230 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 1/2 g
BLACKENED CHICKEN PASTA WITH ALFREDO SAUCE
Steps:
- 1 Preferrably use a cast iron skillet for blackening the chicken breasts. If you don't have one then regular skillet will work. SAUCE: 2 First off place 1 stick of butter and cream cheese in large saucepan on medium heat, let melt, stir in 1 pint of heavy cream. 3 Let simmer for 5 minutes, stirring frequently. 4 Slowly stir in the parmesan cheese, about 1/4 cup at a time. 5 Add salt and pepper if desired. 6 Simmer for about 20 minutes on low heat. Stirring frequently. 7 The longer this simmer's the better. 8 If sauce seems to be real thick then slowly stir in the rest of heavy cream. 9 In the meantime while the sauce is simmering start the noodles. Drain. Set aside,adding a little of sauce so the noodles don't stick. Chicken: 10 While the sauce is simmering, preheat skillet on medium-high heat with 2 tablespoons butter. Sprinkle both sides of chicken with Zataran's blackened seasoning. Place on to skillet and brown on both sides, turn down heat to medium. Cook on each side for about 7-8 minutes or until no longer pink in the middle. 11 Place noodles on plate, top with sauce and place the chicken on the side. 12 Garnish sauce with fresh grated parmesan cheese. 13 Serve with your favorite salad and breadsticks.
Tips:
- For a richer Alfredo sauce, use heavy cream instead of milk.
- Add a pinch of nutmeg to the Alfredo sauce for a more complex flavor.
- Cook the chicken until it is cooked through but not dry. If you overcook the chicken, it will become tough.
- Use a good quality Parmesan cheese for the Alfredo sauce. A cheap Parmesan cheese will not have as much flavor.
- If you don't have fettuccine noodles, you can use any other type of pasta, such as spaghetti or penne.
- Serve the chicken Alfredo pasta immediately after it is made. The sauce will thicken as it cools, so it is best to eat it while it is still hot.
Conclusion:
Chicken Alfredo pasta is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great dish to serve at a party or potluck. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a meal that everyone will love. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give chicken Alfredo pasta a try.
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