Creamy Chicken Alfredo Pasta Recipe | Thea's Kitchen

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.

Cook fettuccine pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.

Drain the pasta and set aside, reserving a cup of pasta water.

Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat until melted.

Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add sliced chicken breast to the skillet and cook until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.

Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer, stirring frequently.

Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.

Add cooked fettuccine to the skillet, tossing to coat in the sauce.

If needed, add reserved pasta water to reach desired sauce consistency.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

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