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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
1 lb thinly sliced chicken breast
1 cup Parmesan cheese
4 tablespoons butter
1 cup heavy whipping cream
8 oz linguini noodles
2 cups fresh broccoli
1 tablespoon chicken bouillon powder
2 tablespoons parsley flakes
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder

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

Start by boiling salted water in a large pot.

2

Add linguini noodles to the boiling water and cook for 11 minutes.

3

Slice chicken breast into bite-sized pieces.

4

Season chicken with chicken bouillon powder, parsley flakes, garlic powder, and onion powder.

5

Heat a pan with a little oil over medium-high heat.

6

Add seasoned chicken to the pan and cook until fully cooked, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F.

7

Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.

8

Chop fresh broccoli into bite-sized pieces and flash cook in the same pan for a few minutes until half cooked.

9

In the same pan, add half a stick of butter and 32 oz of heavy cream.

10

Add 5 oz of Parmesan cheese to the pan and stir until combined.

11

Season the sauce with chicken bouillon powder, parsley flakes, garlic powder, and onion powder.

12

Once the sauce comes to a slight boil, add the cooked chicken back into the pan.

13

Add the cooked linguini noodles to the sauce and mix well to coat the noodles.

14

Incorporate the cooked broccoli into the mixture and stir everything together.

Cooking Techniques

boilingsautéing

Equipment Needed

large potskilletcolanderknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatariandairy-free

Allergens

dairygluten

Also Known As

Fettuccine Alfredo with ChickenAlfredo Pasta
Local Name: Fettuccine Alfredo

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