Creamy Chicken Alfredo Recipe

30 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
  2. 2Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
  3. 3Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
  4. 4Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
  5. 5Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
  6. 6Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
  7. 7Season the chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
  8. 8Season the chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
  9. 9Season the chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
  10. 10Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
  11. 11Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
  12. 12Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
  13. 13Cook chicken for 5–7 minutes per side, until golden and fully cooked through.
  14. 14Cook chicken for 5–7 minutes per side, until golden and fully cooked through.
  15. 15Cook chicken for 5–7 minutes per side, until golden and fully cooked through.
  16. 16Remove from pan and let rest for a few minutes, then slice.
  17. 17Remove from pan and let rest for a few minutes, then slice.
  18. 18Remove from pan and let rest for a few minutes, then slice.
  19. 19In the same pan, melt butter over medium heat.
  20. 20In the same pan, melt butter over medium heat.
  21. 21In the same pan, melt butter over medium heat.
  22. 22Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
  23. 23Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
  24. 24Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
  25. 25Stir in flour and cook for about 30–60 seconds (this helps thicken the sauce).
  26. 26Stir in flour and cook for about 30–60 seconds (this helps thicken the sauce).
  27. 27Stir in flour and cook for about 30–60 seconds (this helps thicken the sauce).
  28. 28Slowly pour in heavy cream, stirring continuously.
  29. 29Slowly pour in heavy cream, stirring continuously.
  30. 30Slowly pour in heavy cream, stirring continuously.
  31. 31Let it gently simmer for 2–3 minutes.
  32. 32Let it gently simmer for 2–3 minutes.
  33. 33Let it gently simmer for 2–3 minutes.
  34. 34Add Parmesan cheese and stir until fully melted and smooth.
  35. 35Add Parmesan cheese and stir until fully melted and smooth.
  36. 36Add Parmesan cheese and stir until fully melted and smooth.
  37. 37Season the sauce with onion powder, Italian seasoning, and black pepper.
  38. 38Season the sauce with onion powder, Italian seasoning, and black pepper.
  39. 39Season the sauce with onion powder, Italian seasoning, and black pepper.
  40. 40Add cooked pasta into the sauce and toss to coat.
  41. 41Add cooked pasta into the sauce and toss to coat.
  42. 42Add cooked pasta into the sauce and toss to coat.
  43. 43Add a splash of reserved pasta water if the sauce needs to be loosened.
  44. 44Add a splash of reserved pasta water if the sauce needs to be loosened.
  45. 45Add a splash of reserved pasta water if the sauce needs to be loosened.
  46. 46Add sliced chicken back into the pan and mix until well combined.
  47. 47Add sliced chicken back into the pan and mix until well combined.
  48. 48Add sliced chicken back into the pan and mix until well combined.

Ingredients

  • Pasta of choice, I used Pappardelle
  • Pasta of choice, I used Pappardelle
  • Pasta of choice, I used Pappardelle
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • Olive oil for cooking
  • Olive oil for cooking
  • Olive oil for cooking
  • Salt
  • Salt
  • Salt
  • pepper to taste
  • pepper to taste
  • pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp flour
  • 1 tbsp flour
  • 1 tbsp flour
  • 1.5 cups heavy cream
  • 1.5 cups heavy cream
  • 1.5 cups heavy cream
  • 0.75 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 0.75 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 0.75 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup reserved pasta water as needed
  • 1 cup reserved pasta water as needed
  • 1 cup reserved pasta water as needed
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 0.5 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 0.5 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 0.5 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper

Equipment

pan