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SUPER SIMPLE HOW TO MAKE CHICKEN ALFREDO: STORE BOUGHT PASTA SAUCE & 3 MAIN INGREDIENTS!

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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 chicken breast
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon Cajun style seasoning
2 tablespoons parsley
1 cup frozen chopped onions
2 cloves garlic
1 cup creamy basil alfredo sauce
8 oz lini noodles

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

heavy cream

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Parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: Nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: Pecorino Romano

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1

Dry off the chicken breast completely.

2

Cover the chicken breast with olive oil to help the seasonings stick.

3

Season the chicken with seasoned salt, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, paprika, and Cajun style seasoning.

4

Rub the seasonings into the chicken, covering both sides.

5

Boil water with salt and add the lini noodles, cooking them according to package instructions.

6

Heat olive oil in a skillet over low to medium heat.

7

Cook the chicken breast in the skillet for about 6 minutes per side, depending on thickness.

8

Add frozen chopped onions to the skillet and let them simmer for about 2 to 3 minutes until fragrant.

9

Add about 1.5 tablespoons of minced garlic to the skillet and let it simmer for about 1 minute.

10

Pour in the creamy basil alfredo sauce and add more Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder to taste.

11

Stir the sauce to combine everything well.

12

Let the chicken rest for about 8 minutes before slicing it.

13

Cut the chicken into pieces according to your preference.

14

Add the cooked noodles to the sauce and stir to coat them well with the sauce.

15

Plate the noodles and top with the sliced chicken.

Cooking Techniques

boilingsautéing

Equipment Needed

large potskilletcolanderknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

dairygluten

Also Known As

Fettuccine Alfredo with ChickenAlfredo Pasta
Local Name: Fettuccine Alfredo

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