Easy Chicken Alfredo Recipe

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 lower in calories.

Fill a big pot with water, set it over medium high heat, and add a couple teaspoons of salt.

Mince 8 cloves of garlic.

Slice chicken breast down the middle for even cooking.

Season chicken with salt and pepper.

Heat 1 tablespoon of butter and 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium high heat.

Cook chicken in batches until golden on both sides and cooked through, about 7 minutes per side.

Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.

Add 1 pound of fettuccine to boiling water and cook until al dente, swirling occasionally.

Wipe the skillet lightly to keep some brown bits, then add 1/2 cup of butter, 2 cups of heavy cream, and the minced garlic.

Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until butter melts and mixture simmers.

Grate 90 grams of parmesan cheese and add to the sauce, stirring until melted and smooth.

Season sauce with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of cracked black pepper.

Reserve a cup of pasta water before draining the pasta.

Add drained pasta to the sauce, tossing to coat, and add reserved pasta water as needed for desired consistency.

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