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Chicken White Sauce Pasta

Cultural Context

Chicken White Sauce Pasta, often referred to as Chicken Alfredo, has roots in Italian-American cuisine, particularly popularized in the United States. This comforting dish combines tender chicken with a rich, creamy sauce, making it a favorite for family dinners and special occasions. While traditional Alfredo is simply butter and cheese, modern adaptations often include chicken and vegetables, creating a heartier meal. Today, variations abound globally, with many adding different vegetables or spices to suit local tastes.

Italian-AmericanUSmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
2 cups pasta
1 teaspoon oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup boneless chicken pieces
1/4 teaspoon chili flakes
1/4 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic and ginger paste
1/4 cup capsicum
2 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons flour
1 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon chili flakes
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup grated cheese

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: pecorino cheese

Nutritional yeast is lower in calories and adds a cheesy flavor.

1

Start by boiling enough water in a pan.

2

Once the water begins to bubble, add 2 cups of pasta.

3

Add 1 teaspoon of oil and 1/4 teaspoon of salt to the water to prevent sticking.

4

Cook the pasta until it becomes soft, usually around 8 to 10 minutes.

5

When done, drain the hot water and keep the boiled pasta aside in a bowl.

6

From here, keep 1/2 cup of water aside for later use in the pasta sauce.

7

Now heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a pan.

8

Add 1 cup of boneless chicken pieces.

9

Sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon of chili flakes, 1/4 teaspoon of oregano, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of garlic and ginger paste, and mix everything together.

10

Cover the pan with a lid and cook the chicken for 6 to 7 minutes on medium flame.

11

When cooked, add 1/4 cup of capsicum and mix well.

12

Cook it only for 2 minutes on medium heat.

13

Now take another pan and melt 2 tablespoons of butter on low flame.

14

Once melted, add 2 teaspoons of flour and mix quickly, keeping the mixture from burning.

15

After 1 minute, slowly pour in 1 cup of milk while mixing at the same time to make the sauce smooth without lumps.

16

Now add the reserved water from the boiled pasta.

17

Mix everything together and cook for 1 minute.

18

Add 1/4 teaspoon of chili flakes, 1/4 teaspoon of white pepper, 1/4 teaspoon of oregano, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt.

19

Keep mixing until the sauce becomes thick and creamy.

20

Now add the cooked chicken and capsicum into the white sauce along with 1/4 cup of grated cheese.

21

Mix well so the chicken pieces are coated in the creamy sauce.

22

Finally, add the boiled pasta into the creamy chicken sauce and mix gently but properly so every pasta piece gets coated.

23

Cook this for 2 minutes on low heat to allow the pasta to soak up the flavor of the sauce.

24

The creamy chicken pasta is ready to serve.

25

Serve it hot because pasta tastes best when fresh and warm.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingboiling

Equipment Needed

panbowllidanother pan

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Allergens

milkeggs

Also Known As

Chicken AlfredoCreamy Chicken Pasta

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