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Chicken Alfredo

Cultural Context

Originating from Rome, Chicken Alfredo is a creamy pasta dish that has become a staple in Italian-American cuisine. Traditionally made with just fettuccine and a rich butter and cheese sauce, the addition of chicken reflects American tastes for heartier meals. Today, it is enjoyed globally, with many variations incorporating different proteins and vegetables.

ItalianITmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
12 oz fettuccine pasta
4 tablespoons butter
3 cloves garlic
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup milk
1 cup Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
2 cups cooked rotisserie chicken

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

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.

1

Boil pasta in a pot.

2

Melt butter in a pan.

3

Finely chop garlic.

4

Add garlic to melted butter and toast for 30 seconds to 1 minute until fragrant.

5

Add half and half (or heavy cream) and milk to the pan with garlic.

6

Stir to combine.

7

Add Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and a bit of nutmeg to the sauce.

8

Stir until Parmesan cheese is dissolved and sauce is simmering and bubbling.

9

Reduce heat to low and let sauce cook for 5 minutes.

10

Reserve some pasta water before draining the pasta.

11

Drain the pasta.

12

Add cooked rotisserie chicken to the sauce.

13

Add drained pasta to the sauce and toss to coat with Alfredo and chicken.

14

If needed, add pasta water a tablespoon at a time to adjust consistency.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

panpot

Spice Level:

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Fettuccine Alfredo with ChickenAlfredo Pasta
Local Name: Fettuccine Alfredo

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