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Chicken Alfredo
Creamy, garlicky, comfort food perfection
Ingredients
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- 1 lb fettuccine
- 1 lb chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 6 tbsp butter
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 cups freshly grated Parmesan
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- Salt and pepper
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
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- Season and cook chicken in oil until golden, per side. Rest, then slice.
- Cook pasta until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water.
- Melt butter, add garlic, cook 30 seconds. Add cream, simmer .
- Off heat, gradually stir in Parmesan until melted.
- Add pasta, toss. Add pasta water for silky consistency.
- Season with nutmeg, salt, pepper. Top with chicken and parsley.
Notes
- Real Alfredo is just butter, Parmesan, pasta water - cream is American addition.
- Take pot off heat before adding cheese to prevent clumping.
Serious Eats (Kenji López-Alt tested)