Chicken Alfredo Pasta

Creamy fettuccine Alfredo tossed with grilled chicken – nut‑free Italian‑American classic rich in protein and fat.

Ingredients

• Fettuccine, chicken breasts, butter, garlic, cream, Parmesan, parsley.

Instructions

1. PREP AHEAD
2. - Slice chicken breast; season salt, pepper.
3. - Grate 1 cup Parmesan; mince garlic; warm cream.
4. - Boil large pot salted water for fettuccine.
5. COOKING STEPS
6. 1. Cook pasta until al dente; reserve ½ c water; drain.
7. 2. Pan-sear chicken in 1 Tbsp butter 5 min until cooked; remove.
8. 3. Melt 2 Tbsp butter in pan; sauté garlic 30 sec. Pour 1 c cream; simmer 2 min.
9. 4. Whisk in Parmesan until smooth; thin with pasta water if needed. Return chicken and pasta; toss 1 min.
10. 5. Serve immediately, topping with extra cheese and parsley.
11. (Active time ≈ 20 min | Total ≈ 30 min)

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