Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Thighs are often more flavorful and less expensive.

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: coconut cream

💰Cheaper: milk

Coconut cream is lower in calories, while milk is more budget-friendly.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated cheese

Nutritional yeast is lower in calories and offers a cheesy flavor.

Start by pounding the chicken breasts to an even thickness for better cooking.

In a skillet, add 1 tablespoon of butter and a drizzle of olive oil to prevent burning.

Season the chicken with garlic and herb seasoning, paprika, and salt on both sides.

Add the seasoned chicken to the skillet and sauté for about 3 minutes on each side until fully cooked.

Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside to rest.

Add a smidgen more butter to the skillet and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.

Pour in heavy cream and bring it to a boil while the pasta cooks in boiling water.

After about 4 minutes of cooking the pasta, add cream cheese to the heavy cream to help it adhere to the pasta.

Season the sauce with a pinch of salt and add freshly grated parmesan cheese, whisking until melted.

Once the pasta is cooked, use tongs to transfer it directly into the sauce and mix well.

Slice the rested chicken and add it to the pasta, mixing it in or fanning it on top for presentation.

Garnish with parsley, additional cheese, and hot pepper flakes if desired.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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