QUICK & EASY CHICKEN ALFREDO PASTA RECIPE | ALFREDO SAUCE RECIPE | CHAZS CUISINES

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

Parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: Nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: Pecorino Romano

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and adds a cheesy flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and adds richness.

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is plant-based and lower in calories.

Season chicken breasts with jerk seasoning and a sprinkle of seasoning mix, then marinate for a couple of minutes.

Cook penne pasta according to package directions and set aside.

Sear chicken breasts in a preheated cast iron skillet on medium heat for 5-6 minutes on each side until fully cooked.

Remove chicken from skillet and slice into pieces.

In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant.

Add heavy cream to the skillet and season to taste with remaining seasoning mix.

Stir in freshly chopped parsley and mix well.

Reduce heat to medium-low and add shaved Parmesan cheese, mixing until melted and sauce thickens.

Add drained pasta to the sauce and mix to coat.

Toss in sliced jerk chicken and incorporate all flavors.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens